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A “safe, trusted and resilient digital future” is at the heart of the island state’s Tasmanian government Cyber Security Strategy 2024–28.
The Tasmanian state government has released its cyber security strategy for the next four years as it calls on young Tasmanians to think of a career in IT or security.
The Tasmanian government Cyber Security Strategy 2024–28 is based on three principles: wellbeing and prosperity, clear community and government interaction, and security as an enabler of trust when it comes to state-provided digital services.
“The Tasmanian government Cyber Security Strategy embodies our dedication to protecting the wellbeing and prosperity of Tasmanians and maintaining trust in government services,” Madeleine Ogilvie (centre), Minister for Innovation, Science, and the Digital Economy, said in the strategy document’s foreword.
“This strategy will enhance our cyber governance and strengthen cyber security through increased collaboration and resource allocation with our partners. Central to this is embedding a cyber security culture across all government services and strengthening cyber defences for our most critical services. We will leverage our partnerships across business and education to improve cyber resilience throughout the Tasmanian government service delivery ecosystem.
“At its core, this strategy will build a foundation of trust, privacy and resilience in digital services, for all Tasmanians.”
The strategy identifies 11 essential actions to achieve the state’s goals of cyber security leadership, embedded security in all government services, and partner engagement:
In support of the strategy, the Tasmanian government is also urging young people to consider careers in information and communication technology.
“Moving our modern island economy to the digital frontier will bring real benefits to Tasmanians,” Minister Ogilvie said during a visit to the School of ICT at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) today, 18 February.
“At the same time, it will inevitably increase the risk of exposure to global crime syndicates and even malicious state actors.
“We’re preparing for that future by building strong multi-layered defences and working with schools and industry to establish a pool of local and work-ready cyber security professionals.”
Tyson Wienker (left) – head of school for ICT and executive director of emerging technology at UTAS – added that “our prosperity depends on keeping secure the data of our citizens and businesses”.
“ICT graduates are critical for Tasmania’s future security and prosperity. UTAS courses enable many diverse and rewarding career opportunities, especially in AI, cyber security and creative technology,” Wienker said.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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