Australia is the most recent nation to outlaw Kaspersky’s deployment of security software in response to concerns about national security.
” After considering risk and risk research, I have determined that the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. materials and online services by Australian Government entities poses an unacceptable security threat to Australian Government, systems and data, arising from threats of foreign intervention, spy and sabotage”, Stephanie Foster PSM, the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs, .
” I have also taken into account the crucial importance of a solid policy signal to American governments regarding the unethical security risk posed by using products and services from Kaspersky Lab, Inc.
Foster added that entities are tasked with managing the risks posed by Kaspersky’s extensive collection of user data and the subject matter of a foreign government’s request for illegal treatment that is in conflict with American law.
Under the new direction ( ) issued by the government, government entities are prohibited from installing Kaspersky’s products and web services on government systems and devices, as well as removing all existing instances by April 1, 2025.
Despite this, organizations may request an provision for the use of Kaspersky’s technology for what has been deemed to be a “legitimate business reason” and make sure that appropriate countermeasures are in place.
For the purposes of meeting conformity and law enforcement obligations, for exemptions may be time-limited and limited to what are necessary.
The U.S. government followed suit in late June 2024 by outlawing Kaspersky from selling its technology and materials in the nation or issuing product updates to existing clients. The business exited the U. S. market in mid-July 2024.