iTWire – Unleash the Power of the Six Shields of Cyber Security

The Australian Government has unveiled its new Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, which aims to protect against escalating cyber threats through a layered approach. The strategy introduces six ‘shields’ designed to empower Australian citizens and businesses. Shields five and six focus on sovereign capabilities and resilient region and global leadership respectively. Shield five aims to bolster Australia’s cyber skills and encourage technological innovation, while shield six underlines the importance of securing government agencies by adopting internationally recognized zero-trust approaches. The move to zero trust architecture is underpinned by Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) technology. ABAC enables dynamic access control to information and helps with digital forensics in the case of a breach. The strategy also highlights the importance of developing sovereign technology and supporting Australian businesses in the cyber sector. Overall, the Cyber Security Strategy signals a commitment to addressing cyber threats and building Australia’s cyber capabilities.