Government Reopens Cybersecurity Strategy – Strategy – Security

Cybersecurity Minister Claire O’Neill has tasked her department with restructuring the cybersecurity strategy initiated by the previous government.

A spokesman for the minister said iTnews Governments want a more consultative approach to formulating strategies.

In April, the Morrison government announced: Funding $9.9 billion project REDSPICE By canceling Defense’s SkyGuarding drone package.

Australian person Communicated the news of the change of direction.

‘Australia’s next cybersecurity strategy will be a nation-wide effort,’ said Minister O’Neill iTnews in an email statement.

“It builds on sovereign capacity with plans for the future workforce and growth of the cybersecurity sector, including Australia’s cyber SMEs.

“It builds resilience through genuine engagement and industry partnerships to deal with cyber shocks in a sure way, not fear,” the minister said.

“We look to the future to include key technology roles, partnerships across quads, and international norms and standards.

“And how it contributes to Australia’s economic growth and as part of the national security regime, including securing supply chains, will be truly strategic.”

A spokesman for the minister said iTnews: “This is an important part of public policy and she wants input from as much industry as possible.”

according to Australian persondetails of the revised strategy are likely to be reviewed next Tuesday when Telstra CEO Andy Penn, who is stepping down as chair of the government’s Cyber ​​Industry Advisory Board, addresses the National Press Club.