Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy – A Call for Views

The Internet Is An Essential Part Of Life For Many Australians

The internet is an essential part of life for many Australians. We use it to work, stay in touch, access entertainment, pay the bills and manage our finances. At the same time, more of the things around us are connecting online, including our cars, household appliances and industrial machinery. The benefit this brings is enormous, but it also exposes us to new threats from those who wish to do us harm.

Australia’s 2016 Cyber Security Strategy set out Government’s plan to strengthen our cyber resilience and security. The Strategy, backed by a $230 million investment, built Australia’s cyber security foundations and raised national awareness of online threats. Since 2016, the Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened within the Australian Signals Directorate to be the single point of cyber expertise for the Australian Government. Australia has also formed Joint Cyber Security Centres across the country to work more closely with industry, and we have created a 24/7 Global Watch to respond to critical cyber incidents.

The Australian Government is now developing our nation’s next Cyber Security Strategy as part of its commitment to protecting Australians from cyber threats. The new strategy will build on this investment to position Australia to meet the rapidly evolving cyber threat environment. Consultation Events and Discussion Paper here: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-publications/submissions-and-discussion-papers/cyber-security-strategy-2020

Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said, "In 2018 alone, around one in three Australian adults were affected by cybercrime. The Australian Cyber Security Centre sees hundreds of reports on a daily basis from businesses, families and individuals who have fallen victim to scams, ransomware, sophisticated fraud or the theft of their intellectual property. The strategy will support our ongoing work of ensuring Australia is the safest place to connect online."

Some industries simply have higher risk due to the nature of their work. Examples include construction businesses, entertainment venues, industries that deal with vulnerable persons (such as aged care), and any other business that may attract adverse behaviour from those with opposing ideologies - such as RSL clubs, places of worship and sporting organisations.

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Sources: https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/australias-2020-cyber-security-strategy-a-call-for-views/

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/peterdutton/Pages/Minister-for-Defence---Joint-Media-Release---Have-your-say-on-Australia's-new-cyber-security-strategy.aspx

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