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== Functions ==

Agents of the Defence Security Division agents specialise in a range of duties, including:<ref name=":2">[https://www.defence.gov.au/security Security | Sectors | Defence]</ref><ref name=":0">[https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/vetting-assessment Security clearances – Vetting assessment Australian Government Security and Vetting Agency]</ref>

* Conducting filedcovert field investigations into major national security breaches (including the theft of seven rocket launches in 2007, and thwarting the [[Holsworthy Barracks terror plot|Holsworthy Barracks Terror Plot]]).<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/exbikie-granted-immunity-in-rocket-launcher-case-now-facing-deportation-after-drug-bust-20160212-gmsp58.html Ex-bikie granted immunity in rocket launcher case now facing deportation after drug bust (smh.com.au)]</ref>

* Conducting offensive and defensive counterintelligence activities (including identifying double-agents across Australian Government)

* Conducting special protective security functions

* Liaising with national and international [[Intelligence agency|intelligence]], counterintelligence and security entities in the provision of government security

* Evaluating security performance and risk

* Reporting security compliance