Shield 1 Strong businesses and citizens Our citizens and businesses are better protected from cyber threats, and can bounce back quickly following a cyber attack. What success looks like In 2030, all Australians will benefit from a strong digital economy. We envision a future where every individual and business has the skills and resources they need to be cyber secure. Cyber is no longer a technical topic but a whole-of-nation effort. Responsibility for cyber security is shared across the community, with more cyber risk allocated to those who are most capable of addressing them. Small businesses and vulnerable groups will have dedicated support from government and industry. Government will help business leaders understand their cyber maturity and find ways to embrace digital technology while continuing to protect their customers. Diverse communities – including remote and regional communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, First Nations communities, young people, seniors, people with disabilities, and neuro-diverse people – will be empowered to build their cyber resilience. Australians will have a clear understanding of cyber risks and know how to get help quickly. By 2030, Australia will be a hard target for cyber attacks. Our objective is to undermine cybercrime business models and put Australians in a strong position to respond effectively, including if they are asked to pay a ransom. Larger businesses will play a central role in strengthening the security of the economy by helping to protect those less able to do so. If cyber extortion occurs, Australians will know how to respond safely. Cyber incidents are inevitable; it’s a part of life and doing business online. Yet if things go wrong, the Australian Government and our community will be well prepared to work together and bounce back swiftly. The National Cyber Security Coordinator (Cyber Coordinator) and the National Office of Cyber Security will coordinate whole-of-government incident response efforts. Businesses will find it easier to report cyber incidents and victims of cybercrimes will get the support they need to recover. 16 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy