How we’ll get there To achieve our 2030 vision, the Australian Government will: • grow and professionalise our national cyber workforce; and • accelerate our local cyber industry, research and innovation. 17 Grow and professionalise our national cyber workforce The problem we face Industry suffers from ongoing shortages in the cyber security workforce, with a lack of representation of women and other diverse groups. Firms face challenges recruiting and retaining experienced world-class cyber talent – exacerbated by complex migration paths for foreign experts, and competition with higher pay rates abroad. AI and other emerging technologies are likely to transform cyber roles and reshape skill requirements as automated tools assume greater responsibility for core network protection functions. Employers are facing a shortage of cyber professionals and a mismatch between job requirements and employee skills. A lack of sufficient job-ready experience is a key challenge for industry, with graduates and workforce entrants often requiring further on-the-job training to become proficient. 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy 47