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The DSD is headed by the Chief Security Officer (CSO), and is the primary counterintelligence agency for Defence security in Australia. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Australian Government, Chief Security Officer |url=https://www.directory.gov.au/portfolios/defence/department-defence/associate-secretary/security-and-estate-group/defence-security |website=Department of Defence {{!}} Security}}</ref> The current incumbent is First Assistant Secretary, Mr Peter West.<ref>[https://www.directory.gov.au/people/peter-west First Assistant Secretary and Chief Security Officer Peter WEST]</ref>
DSD's primary responsibilities include [[counterintelligence]] assurance, [[Bodyguard|protective security]] and cybersecurity outreach services, the provision of security intelligence, security threat and risk assessments, investigating protective security breaches and manages the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). DSD also delivers security clearances for Defence, the Government, and industry as the parent agency of the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Defence Security & Estate Group |url=https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/organisation-structure/security-estate-group}}</ref>
Additionally, the DSD contributes to broader national security outcomes by managing the Defence Security Principles Framework, which helps decision-makers understand and manage evolving security risks effectively.<ref name=":1">[https://www.defence.gov.au/security/industry Defence Industry Security Program - Australian Defence Organisation]</ref>
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