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Oct
2019

Government ask for input on Australian cyber security strategy

The federal government has begun consulting on the development of Australia’s next cyber security strategy to best position the nation to respond to a changing threat environment.

Home Affairs minister Peter Dutton on Friday released a discussion paper seeking views to shape the country’s 2020 cyber security strategy.

The strategy will replace the 2016 cyber security strategy, which was the first update to Australia’s national cyber security policy since 2009 and was accompanied by $230 million.  

With the threat environment fast evolving, the discussion paper points to the need to reconsider the role that governments, businesses and the community play in responding to threats.

“Cyber security has always been a shared responsibility, but it is worth asking whether the balance of responsibilities among these groups is right,” the discussion paper states.

As part of this, the discussion paper also asks “whether government’s role should change to offer greater assistance to Australian businesses to defend against highly sophisticated malicious acts.”

“The Government currently uses its cyber security capabilities within a legislative framework that was established before the internet became a foundational element of our economy, and without a modern perspective on how malicious cyber activity crosses traditional geographical borders,” the paper states.

“Maintaining the confidence of the Australian community is the first priority when considering how and when Government should use its cyber security capabilities.”

The government is particularly concerned about critical infrastructure such as energy, water, telecommunications and transport.

To read more please follow the link: https://www.itnews.com.au/news/feds-call-for-input-on-australias-next-cyber-security-strategy-530671