Australia: Directive banning Kaspersky software on government devices comes into effect
Description
Directive banning Kaspersky software on government devices comes into effect
By 1 April 2025, all Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services must be removed from Australian Government systems and devices, in line with a Directive issued by the Department of Home Affairs. The Directive cited an “unacceptable security risk…
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