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The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the CSIRO's Data 61, and the Department of Home Affairs to set up a new standardised data risk assessment framework.
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre announced today that it is working with the Department of Home Affairs and the CSIRO's specialist digital unit Data 61 to establish a Voluntary Data Classification Framework, or VDCF.
Designed as a part of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the framework will offer a standardised and unified set of tools for protecting data across a range of organisations and business sectors.
"Industries often struggle with effectively identifying and assessing the value and sensitivity of their data, which varies significantly across sectors,” Matthew Salier (pictured), Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, said in a statement.
“This lack of a consistent framework leads to challenges in communicating data risk and implementing appropriate security measures, ultimately increasing enterprise risk."
Aus3C will be running a series of nationwide workshops so Australian businesses can participate in the process and hear from cyber security leaders on the importance of protecting their data.
Once the period of consultation is complete, the VDCF will launch in late 2025.
Salier said that Aus3C is dedicated to helping Australian organisations focus on useful data protection practice and cyber security.
"Enhancing our nation's cyber defences is critical and all Australian businesses need to play their part in protecting our collective data security. We must equip all organisations with the necessary tools to navigate this complex environment,” Salier said.
“Our goal is to drive education and resources that empower Australian organisations to take control of their data security."
The free workshops will be run on the following dates:
Organisations wanting to learn more about the framework or register for a session can go to https://www.cybercollaboration.org.au/vdcf-ic
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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