AUSTRALIA’S CYBER
SECURITY STRATEGY 2020
AT A GLANCE
Vision
Highlights
A more secure online world for Australians, their
businesses and the essential services upon
which we all depend.
This Strategy will invest $1.67 billion over
10 years to achieve our vision. This includes:
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Protecting and actively defending the
critical infrastructure that all Australians
rely on, including cyber security obligations
for owners and operators.
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New ways to investigate and shut down
cyber crime, including on the dark web.
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Stronger defences for Government
networks and data.
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Greater collaboration to build Australia’s
cyber skills pipeline.
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Increased situational awareness and
improved sharing of threat information.
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Stronger partnerships with industry through
the Joint Cyber Security Centre program.
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Advice for small and medium enterprises to
increase their cyber resilience.
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Clear guidance for businesses and
consumers about securing Internet of
Things devices.
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24/7 cyber security advice hotline for SMEs
and families.
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Improved community awareness of cyber
security threats.
Approach
This vision will be delivered through
complementary actions by governments,
businesses and the community.
Cyber threats continue
to evolve rapidly
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Cyber security threats are increasing.
Nation states and state-sponsored actors
and criminals are exploiting Australians
by accessing sensitive information and for
financial gain.
Criminals are using the dark web to buy
and sell stolen identities, illicit commodities,
and child exploitation material, as well as
to commit other crimes.
Encryption and anonymising technologies
allow criminals, terrorists and others to
hide their identities and activities from law
enforcement agencies.
Cyber criminals want to take advantage
of the fact that Australians are more
connected than ever before.
Strong foundations
This Strategy builds on the 2016 Cyber Security
Strategy, which invested $230 million to
advance and protect Australia’s interests online.
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Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020