CYBERCRIME Raise cybercrime awareness in the Indo‑Pacific Individuals are at risk of falling victim to cybercrime if they don’t understand online risks and the techniques used by cybercriminals. For this reason, public education, awareness and the development of basic cyber skills is a fundamental building block in the prevention of cybercrime, and an essential first step in undermining the success of cybercriminals in our region. Increasing connectivity in the Indo‑Pacific means that our region is home to a vast number of first-time Internet users. As these new users come online, it is important that they are equipped with the awareness needed to enjoy the benefits of the Internet safely. Cyber security education is necessary to inform people of good cyber security practices, such as avoiding the use of pirated software that cybercriminals can exploit to gain access to personal devices. Australia is committed to improving cybercrime awareness levels in our region. Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP) is a cyber safety and cybercrime education program led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). CSP delivers cyber awareness to Pacific Island countries, including Tonga, Nauru, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. CSP provides cybercrime awareness materials and ‘train-the-trainer’ initiatives to ensure Pacific communities are equipped to identify cybercrime risks and engage safely online. Thanks to a 2017 program update, there are now 13 police officers from nine Pacific countries ready to train their colleagues and deliver up to date cybercrime education curriculums to schools and community groups across the region. PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT ON CYBERCRIME AWARENESS RAISING The private sector has an important role to play in raising cybercrime awareness. Australian companies doing business around the region are well placed to contribute their good reputation, invaluable networks of contacts and contextual understanding to the effort. Australia will create public-private partnerships focused on improving regional awareness of cybercrime risks. This will not only be an important force multiplier but will also reinforce the message that cybercrime is a joint challenge that government and business must address together. AUSTRALIA WILL: 3.01 Deliver cybercrime awareness training across the Indo‑Pacific through public-private partnerships and the refreshed Cyber Safety Pasifika program 35