Direct link: homeaffairs.gov.au/cyber-security-subsite/files/cyber-security-strategy-2020.pdf
Responsible agency: Department of Home Affairs
Last updated: 2020
The 2020 strategy was replaced in November 2023 by the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 was the Australian Government's vision to create a more secure online world for Australians, their businesses and essential services.
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Protect critical infrastructure in a national emergency
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Enhance incident response procedures
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Bolster law enforcement capabilities, including on the dark web
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Harden Australian Government IT
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Improve threat information sharing
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Uphold existing international law and norms of responsibility state behaviour in cyberspace
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Strengthen cyber security partnerships
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Clarify cyber security obligations for Australian businesses
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Stay ahead of the technology curve
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Improve baseline security for critical infrastructure
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Uplift the cyber security of SMEs
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Create a more secure Internet of Things
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Grow a skilled workforce
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Block threats automatically
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Access guidance and information on cyber security
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Access help and support when needed
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Make informed purchasing decisions
The Action Plan specified actions by government, business, and the community, detailing the following initiatives:
Access the strategy
The homeaffairs.gov.au website hosts the Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 (full text).