Government systems are prime targets for cyber-attacks, and despite some progress, the cyber security maturity of Australian government entities remains relatively low. The 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy aims to bring about the transformative change necessary to enhance national resilience against cyber threats and effectively address the impacts of cyber incidents.
The Expert Advisory Board, which provides strategic advice to the Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, and the recently completed consultation with industry underscore the Australian Government’s commitment to fostering a new era of genuine public-private collaboration to strengthen the country’s cyber security and resilience.
The inaugural Future of Government Security event in 2025 will adopt a comprehensive and cooperative approach to building cyber resilience, with participation from over 100 senior cyber leaders representing the APS, state, local, and international governments.
- Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy: Discussing the current state and future directions of Australia’s cyber security initiatives, including the role of government in enhancing national resilience.
- Collaboration and Preparedness: Exploring the importance of inter-agency cooperation and preparedness in responding to cyber threats.
- Vision for 2030: Outlining strategic goals for Australia to become a leader in global cyber security.
- ASD’s unique mission in defending Australia’s cyber landscape
- Defining resilience in the face of evolving threats
- Leveraging ASD programs and services for stronger security
- Emerging Technologies in Government Cybersecurity: Practical applications, challenges, and ethical considerations of emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, blockchain, IoT, and 5G in enhancing security
- Securing IT/OT Convergence: Strategies for integrating and protecting critical infrastructure within government systems
- Implementing Zero Trust Architecture: Challenges and best practices for adopting "never trust, always verify" principles in government networks
- Making security relevant - engaging stakeholders through real-world impact
- Practical approaches to risk-aware decision making
- Creating sustainable security awareness across complex organisations
- Developing Comprehensive Incident Response Plans: Best practices for creating and refining response strategies, focusing on rapid detection, containment, and recovery
- Post-Incident Analysis and Adaptation: Strategies for learning from past incidents, focusing on current and emerging threats such as ransomware and AI-driven attacks, and continuously improving cyber defences
- Measuring and Enhancing Cyber Resilience: Developing effective KPIs and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen overall resilience
- Human Firewall 2.0: Strategies for empowering government staff as the first line of defense against cyber threats
- Fostering Innovation in Government Cybersecurity: Encouraging novel approaches to tackle evolving threats while promoting cross-agency collaboration
- AI-Enhanced Cyber Defence: Exploring the potential of generative AI and general intelligence in government security strategies
- Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Implementing the 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy and recent legislation, and how these regulations impact government operations
- Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships: Strengthening collaboration for robust cyber defence, including supply chain security
- Developing and Retaining Cybersecurity Talent: Innovative strategies to address skills gaps, build a diverse pipeline, and retain top cyber talent in government roles
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