Abi Bradshaw

Abigail Bradshaw was appointed the Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate in September 2024. Abigail previously served as Deputy Director-General ASD and Head of ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), responsible for leading Australian Government’s operational advice and assistance to improve cyber security for Australians and Australian entities. Abigail led ASD’s response to nationally significant cyber security incidents and spearheaded the Government’s cyber security partnership with industry, forging critical partnerships, which underpin Australia’s national resilience. Abigail has held key national security roles where she has lead whole of government operations, as well as policy and international roles, focussing on advancing Australia’s national security agenda domestically and offshore. Abigail has held senior appointments within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), the Department of Home Affairs, and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Abigail began her career in the Royal Australian Navy and was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross in 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Asian Studies.