Long histories - short memories: the Transparently Secret ASD in 2020

For a decade the National Security College at The Australian National University has been engaging minds for a secure Australia.

Our mission is now more pressing than ever.

In the era we are living through, securing the nation — and its people — involves a new suite of challenges. And it is set to get harder.

To mark the College’s 10th anniversary, we are hosting an online event series to explore ideas and insights from Australian leaders in national security and beyond — illuminating the difficult policy choices ahead.

In the second event on Tuesday 1 September, Rachel Noble PSM, Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) will deliver her inaugural speech to the National Security College (NSC).

Rachel will talk about ASD's history, its growing security role and the importance of being transparent about what it does while keeping how it does its mission a secret.

Rachel will also share never before seen photos of ASD's people and their work from its archives.

All events in the series will be available to stream live or watch on-demand via the ANU TV YouTube channel.