What success looks like
NSW Government agencies will further mature their cyber resilience by fostering a workforce that is both cyber-aware and confident in responding to evolving common social engineering threats such as phishing. This will be achieved through iterative, targeted training and awareness programs delivered at both an agency and all-of-government level. Community-focused initiatives will also be delivered via ID Support NSW to strengthen privacy and cyber awareness.
Agencies will reduce duplication of effort by actively leveraging the centralised services, tools and guidance provided by Cyber Security NSW, as well as all-of-government licensing to achieve better value through collective purchasing. This coordinated approach will improve efficiency, ensure consistency in cyber capability uplift, and enable agencies to focus resources on their specific risk environments.
Goal for Objective 4
Strengthen cyber capability through shared services and continuous learning.
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Progress we’ve made in this area
Strengthening agency responsibilities
NSW Government agencies have laid strong foundations for building cyber security capability across the public sector by educating staff on the importance of cyber awareness and promoting early identification of risks. Significant progress has been achieved through targeted awareness programs that help staff understand and respond to evolving threats.
Cyber Security NSW is driving further uplift through key initiatives currently underway:
- Exercise-as-a-Service: Supporting agencies with tailored cyber security exercises to test and refine incident response plans, improving readiness and confidence.
- Collaboration across government: The Cyber Security Community of Practice and Awareness Working Groups connect staff across agencies to share insights, align messaging and foster consistent approaches to cyber risk management.
- Executive-level engagement: Corporate compromise gamification sessions are being delivered to senior leaders, providing interactive experiences that highlight key risks and controls, strengthening leadership decision-making.