CYBER SECURITY Encourage innovative cyber security solutions and deliver world leading cyber security advice ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE CYBER SECURITY SOLUTIONS Increasing connectivity, and the proliferation of devices connected to the Internet (the Internet of Things), highlights the importance of security as a fundamental driver in the design and delivery of information communication and technology (ICT) products, systems and services. Australians use digital products and services from all over the world. There is still much work to be done internationally to promote the development of ICT products, systems and services that are secure by design. Cyber security experts in the ACSC engage with the leading innovators and technical experts in the ICT vendor community to share expertise. ACSC experts also promote cyber security as a fundamental element in the design of new products, systems and services. These partnerships inform cyber security technical advice produced by the ACSC, as well as improving the cyber security functionality within new products, systems and services. Australia will continue the evaluation of the security of ICT products through the Australasian Information Security Evaluation Program’s involvement in the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (ISO/IEC 15408 Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation). We will also support the efforts of standards bodies, including work by Standards Australia (see below) on the ISO/IEC 27000 series of information security standards. STANDARDS AUSTRALIA The development and application of international standards play a key role in improving the quality and cyber security of digital products, systems and services across the globe, and assist in protecting governments, business and consumers alike. Standards Australia, as a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), contributes to developing international standards. These standards are designed to enhance the security of information technology systems, networks and critical online infrastructures. This work is carried out through ISO’s Technical Committees (TCs) and Joint Technical Committees (JTCs). Australia’s contribution in this area includes leading development of international standards for ISO/TC 307 Blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies. We also work with other ISO/IEC JTC One members on cloud computing and distributed platforms and information technology security techniques. 27