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Cyber Security

Cyber security is as intrinsically linked to innovation as it is to national security. It is the bedrock of innovation, growth and prosperity. Today and into the future, it is a national opportunity that governments, the private sector and the community are all invested in and can all derive benefit from.

Australia needs to get cyber security right. We need to work as a nation to secure our networks and systems. Not only to protect our information, but to provide the environment for Australian innovation to flourish; to enable our technology industry to thrive; and to capitalise on the growing global need for better cyber security solutions, equipment and skilled individuals.

Current Initiatives

At PM&C, we lead the development of cyber security policy for the Australian Government.

Our work spans cyber security threats and opportunities for Australia - both domestic and international – and is founded in partnerships with governments, the private sector, academic institutions and community organisations.

We steer the implementation of the Government’s Cyber Security Strategy to position Australia as a global cyber security leader, and assess progress of the Strategy’s Action Plan.

Our work on specific initiatives, such as the Cyber Security Challenge Australia, promote cyber security skills and cooperation and encourage more women to choose cyber security careers.

Cyber Security Challenge Australia

Cyber Security Challenge Australia

21st September 2016

The Cyber Security Challenge is an annual competition run by an alliance of Australian Government, business and academic professionals. The competition has been run each year since 2012.

Cyber Security Strategy

Cyber Security Strategy

12th February 2016

On 21 April 2016 the Prime Minister launched the Government’s new Cyber Security Strategy.

International Cyber Policy Engagement

International Cyber Policy Engagement

22nd March 2016

Australia will work with its international partners to actively promote an open, free and secure cyberspace based on our values of free speech, privacy and the rule of law.

Women in Cyber Security

Women in Cyber Security

12th August 2016

The Office of the Cyber Security Special Adviser is passionate about creating an environment where women can thrive and succeed in cyber security roles.

Latest News

Cyber at the Australia-Indonesia Ministerial Council on Law and Security

Monday, February 13, 2017

Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cyber Security Dan Tehan leads a discussion about cyber security at the Australia-Indonesia Ministerial Council on Law and Security.

Young Lady in a white coat sitting with a laptop behind computer server rack

Registrations open for the Cyber Security Challenge Australia

Cyber Security Challenge Australia

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Are you interested in a career in cyber security? Want to test your skills in a nation-wide ‘white-hat’ hacking competition?

Cyber Security - Looking forward

Cyber Security Strategy

Monday, January 16, 2017

2017 is set to be another busy and exciting year in cyber security.

Resources

Sandra Ragg - Assistant Secretary, Cyber Policy

18th October 2016

Sandra Ragg leads on cyber security policy and strategy in her role as Assistant Secretary, Cyber Policy in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Zoe Hawkins - Researcher, International Cyber Policy Centre

5th October 2016

Zoe Hawkins is a Researcher in the International Cyber Policy Centre at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, writing on international and domestic cyber policy issues.

Shanna Daly – Consulting Manager, FireEye/Mandiant

18th August 2016

Shanna has over 15 years of experience in the Information Security industry providing a wide range of Enterprise Security and Technology consulting services to clients in multiple geographic regions.

Australia's Cyber Security Strategy

21st April 2016

The Prime Minister launched Australia's Cyber Security Strategy on 21 April 2016. The Strategy will enhance Australia’s capacity to realise the social, economic and strategic benefits of being connected and online.

Fact Sheets on the Funding and Action Plan of the Cyber Security Strategy

21st April 2016

Strong cyber security is a fundamental element of our growth and prosperity in a global economy. It is also vital for our national security. It requires partnership involving governments, the private sector, and the community.

Contact Us

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is the lead agency for cyber security policy across the Australian Government. For more information on the Cyber Security Review or our other initiatives contact: cyber@pmc.gov.au

Media enquiries should be directed to the Department's media team: media@pmc.gov.au.

Follow our tweets from @pmc_gov_au. Some of the hashtags we’ve recently used include: #CyberStratAus #cyber #cybersecurity

Executive and key contacts

Alastair MacGibbon – Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security
Sandra Ragg – Assistant Secretary Cyber Policy