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Over the last 3 years, the Australian Government has invested a running total of $1.8 billion to improve the cyber security environment. This year, there is a focus on individual citizens and public sector agencies.
However, calls remain for the Government to continue initiatives related to talent management, from attracting highly skilled talent to enhancing career progression, training and retention.
The Government Cyber Security Agenda
What is the Government's budget for cyber security? According to CSO, the Australian Federal Government's 2024-2025 budget includes significant investments in IT improvements, data security and cyber capabilities. It includes:
2026 Census Support: $196.8 million has been allotted over three years for safe data collection, storage and increased engagement through myGov.
Regulatory and Cyber Security Enhancements: $206.4 million has been set aside for over four years to improve data capability and cyber security for APRA and ASIC, modernise legacy systems, and stabilise business registers across various departments. This measure will be partially funded through industry levies from ASIC and APRA.
Fraud Prevention: $78.7 million is set for ICT upgrades to enable the ATO to detect and block suspicious activity in real-time to protect tax and superannuation systems.
AI Policy and Capability Development: $39.9 million is allocated over five years. This includes $2.6 million over three years from 2024-2025 to support safe and responsible AI adoption and mitigate national security risks.
Parliamentary IT Support: $12.8 million is allocated over four years to enhance IT for business productivity and cyber security within parliamentary departments, followed by $2.3 million per year ongoing.
Services Australia Cyber Security Investments
This year's Government budget benefits citizens, including those from vulnerable groups. Especially with the expansion of the Digital ID System.
Cyber Security Investments for Services Australia includes:
$1.8 billion over three years to improve cybersecurity and service delivery.
$23.5 million over two years for fraud investigation and response.
$46 million over two years to enhance the Digital ID System and its administration.
The expansion of the Digital ID System shows the Government's commitment to providing a secure, convenient, voluntary, and inclusive way for people to verify their identity online. With a Digital ID, individuals will no longer need to provide copies of their ID documents to businesses or Government agencies for verification. This system simplifies processes and reduces the risks and impacts of data breaches and cyber-attacks, instilling a sense of security and confidence in our digital interactions
Cyber Security Talent Development as a Constant
When it comes to the cyber security workforce, the Federal Budget 2024-2025 has the Future Made in Australia initiative. Business leaders emphasise the need to keep strengthening and creating modern local industries.
According to CyberDaily.au, industry leaders stress the need for ongoing skills development in cyber security. There are calls to expand cyber security skills training and awareness across all Government portfolios, with citizen-wide campaigns and education to combat rising cybercrime.
We agree with continuing to focus on diversity and enhancing women’s equitable participation in the STEM workforce.
With the mainstream use of artificial intelligence, Australia must build AI capabilities into cyber security skilling. The Government can do this through technical training, end-user education on the responsible use of AI and research and development.
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This certification validates the technical skills and knowledge it takes to assess, build and implement comprehensive data privacy measures. CDPSE holders help fill the technical privacy skills gap so that your organisation has competent privacy technologists to develop and implement solutions that mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
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