Summary: The Australian government has directed its entities to cease the use of Kaspersky Lab products and services due to security concerns related to potential Russian government influence. This measure requires all government systems to remove Kaspersky by April 1 under the Protective Security Policy Framework. This decision aligns with similar actions taken by other countries, including the United States.
Affected: Australian Government Entities
Keypoints :
- Direction 002-2025 mandates the removal of Kaspersky products from all Australian Government systems.
- The directive is a response to protective security risks associated with Kaspersky’s potential ties to the Russian government.
- Government agencies must complete the removal of Kaspersky products by April 1, 2025.
Source: https://www.securityweek.com/kaspersky-banned-on-australian-government-systems/