Cyber security
Alternative labels
Cybersecurity
Information technology security measures
Internet security
Computer security
Fact sheet
Convoluted layers: an Artificial Intelligence (AI) primer
Take up of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by businesses, governments and malicious actors will enhance existing cyberthreats. This fact sheet provides definitions for common AI terms in cybersecurity and a brief typology of cyberthreats that will arise from AI.
Briefing paper
Consultation with young people from migrant and diaspora background about the Children’s Online Privacy Code
This paper presents insights from interviews with young people from migrant and diaspora backgrounds, conducted to inform the development of the Children’s Online Privacy Code. Prepared for the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner, the briefing amplifies youth perspectives on digital privacy and highlights their priorities for policy reform.
Report
Agenda for change 2025: preparedness and resilience in an uncertain world
A wide-ranging collection of analyses and recommendations to assist the next Australian Government in its deliberations and planning. The structure reflects five interrelated aspects: the need to defend Australia; navigating a new world order; reform of security architecture and policies; securing critical infrastructure; and protection and use of natural resources. Each chapter includes prioritised policy...
Strategy
APS data, digital and cyber workforce plan 2025-30
This plan sets out a coordinated approach for the Australian Public Service to attract, develop and retain people with skills in the rapidly growing data, digital and cyber areas. It outlines workforce challenges, a coordinated approach to tackling these challenges using the benefits of scale and collaboration and identifies four key action areas.
Report
Governmental practices in protecting IP-intensive industries
Despite playing a key economic role, intellectual property (IP) industries are not protected or secured to the same degree as government agencies or critical infrastructure. This report examines how various countries have used regulatory, legal, and policy interventions to protect IP-producing entities against cyber-espionage. It encourages policymakers to be more proactive in the defence of...