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Australia Cybercrime Capacity Building Conference 27-28 April 2010 Brunei Darussalam

Australia Cybercrime Capacity Building Conference 27-28 April 2010 Brunei Darussalam. Ms Marcella Hawkes Director, Cyber Security Policy Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department marcella.hawkes@ag.gov.au. Overview The evolving cyber environment What is the threat?

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Australia Cybercrime Capacity Building Conference 27-28 April 2010 Brunei Darussalam

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  1. AustraliaCybercrime Capacity Building Conference27-28 April 2010Brunei Darussalam Ms Marcella HawkesDirector, Cyber Security PolicyAustralian Government Attorney-General’s Departmentmarcella.hawkes@ag.gov.au

  2. Overview • The evolving cyber environment • What is the threat? • The Australian Government Cyber Security Strategy • Australia’s operational response arrangements • International cooperation

  3. What is the threat? • Australia assesses a high degree of risk to its economy from cyber threats. • Growing range of risks – crossing over from the ‘real world’ to the online. • Cyber security is a national security priority • increasingly sophisticated and hostile threat environment • our reliance on ICT creates vulnerabilities

  4. Cyber Security Strategy • Released by the Attorney-General 23 November 2009 • Integrated, whole of government approach • aims, objectives, priorities and agency roles in achieving them • Build public awareness of risks and confidence in Australia’s response • shared responsibilities and expectations • Aim: The maintenance of a secure, resilient and trusted electronic operating environment that supports Australia's national security and maximises the benefits of the digital economy

  5. National leadership Shared responsibilities Partnerships Active international engagement Risk management Protecting Australian values Guiding Principles

  6. All Australians are aware of cyber risks, secure their computers and take steps to protect their identities, privacy and finances online Australian businesses operate secure and resilient ICT to protect the integrity of their own operations and the identity and privacy of their customers The Australian Government ensures its ICT is secure and resilient Objectives

  7. Threat awareness and response Cultural change Business-government partnerships Government systems International engagement Legal and law enforcement Knowledge, skills and innovation Strategic Priorities

  8. Source of cyber security information for all Australians single branding Building a network of trusted contacts facilitate information sharing between ISPs, anti-virus researchers, IT security vendors and major corporations Information exchanges CERT Australia

  9. Coordinate Australia’s response to serious cyber events between Government and the private sector in addition to AGD’s broader coordination role (includes media) complements the role of Defence’s Cyber Security Operations Centre Point of contact for Australia’s international cyber security counterparts Complements the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) within the Department of Defence CERT Australia

  10. International cooperation • Internet is global and borderless. • No country can secure its vital interests in cyber space on their own. • Seek strengthened partnerships: • enhance links between national CERTs • develop appropriate international frameworks • learn from other countries, and assist if feasible.

  11. Questions / Comments? Links • Cyber Security Strategy: www.ag.gov.au/cybersecurity • CERT Australia: www.cert.gov.auinfo@cert.gov.au

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