Canberra hosts cybersecurity experts
Local and international cybersecurity professionals are meeting in Canberra this week to discuss cyber threats and security concerns.
Speaking at the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) conference, the Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, said governments, industry and individuals must be proactive about protecting themselves online.
“We must work together to share threat information and learn from each other to ensure Australians are kept safe and secure online,” Senator Payne said.
Minister Payne said that the knowledge gained from the conference “will go straight to the operational experts in business, government and academia”.
The Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton added that a ‘safe’ cyber space is essential to ensure Australia remains a prosperous and secure nation.
“We are pleased to have international partners sharing their experiences with us. As we know, the threat isn’t constrained by borders,” he said.
Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security Angus Taylor said that developing a coordinated national cyber defence program is a key priority for the Turnbull government.
“Cyber defence capabilities are strengthened with coordinated cyber activities between government and industry, increased data sharing, and coordinated threat exercises and tracking,” he said.
“Working together with industry, including throughout this conference, will ensure we continue to deliver on our world-leading Cyber Security Strategy.”
The ACSC conference finishes tomorrow.
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