Australia: Department of Home Affairs issued a directive banning Kaspersky software on government devices
Description
Department of Home Affairs issued a directive banning Kaspersky software on government devices
On 21 February 2025, the Department of Home Affairs issued a Directive banning the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services on Australian Government systems and devices, citing an “unacceptable security risk” related to foreign interfere…
Scope
Policy Area
Public procurement
Policy Instrument
Public procurement blacklisting
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government