[LINK] Virtual Australian Cyber Security Centre

[Tom Worthington]

The media report "Gaps exposed in Australian Cyber Security Centre plan" 
(John Hilvert, IT News, Feb 13, 2013 7:00 AM), is critical of the level 
of planning and resourcing for the Australian Cyber Security Centre: 
http://www.itnews.com.au/News/332074,gaps-exposed-in-australian-cyber-security-centre-plan.aspx

However, the Australian Cyber Security Centre at present is a goal, more 
than a "plan". It may be that the Australian Government is waiting for 
release of Cyber security measures by the US White House, which are due 
shortly. It would make sense for Australia to coordinate its efforts 
with its the USA: http://www.gsnmagazine.com/node/28523?c=cyber_security

One area not sufficiently addressed in Australian announcements so far 
is coordination with private industry, who operate most of Australia's 
critical infrastructure. It would be little consolation to Australians 
to know their government is still functioning after a cyber-attck, if 
supplies of medicine, food, water and electricity are disrupted.

Also there is no need for more than a very small cyber security centre, 
as telecommunications can be used to securely link existing operations 
centres. Seconded staff in the central facility can then work with their 
colleagues in law enforcement, the military, government and industry 
across Australia and around the world.


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