Cybercrime Legislation in Tonga
The Australian Cyber Cooperation Program partnered with Catherine Smith Consulting to develop effective legislation to support Tonga’s accession to Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. Source: https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/cyber-affairs/cyber-cooperation-program/Pages/catherine-smith-consulting.aspx
CERT Tonga support
Working directly with the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications (MEIDECC) to support the development of the Tonga Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). The Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Program is assisting to strengthen operational and technical capacity of CERT Tonga and raise cyber […]
Vanuatu Cybercrime Legislation
Assisting Vanuatu with cybercrime legislative reforms, including the development of necessary instruments to implement the legislation. Source: https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/cyber-affairs/cyber-cooperation-program/Pages/government-of-vanuatu.aspx
Four ‘Technology for Development’ Projects in the Solomon Islands
Four ‘Technology for Development’ projects that aim to use technology to connect and support young people in Solomon Islands to maximise their skills and education to access jobs.
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Cybercrime Legislation and Implementation
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Cybercrime Legislation and Implementation
Through the Australian Attorney-General’s Department the Australian Cyber Cooperation Programme are supporting Solomon Islands’ cybercrime legislative reform and development of necessary instruments to implement the legislation. Source: https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/cyber-affairs/cyber-cooperation-program/Pages/government-of-solomon-islands.aspx
Cyber Safety Pasifika (CSP)
The CSP is an initiative of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) forum and operates across 14 countries in the region. The Pasifika programme, second-phase, was launched on 5 May 2017. The AFP-led cyber safety awareness and education program was delivered through local Pacific police officers in 18 countries […]
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Papua New Guinea National Cyber Security Centre
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Papua New Guinea National Cyber Security Centre
The project supports the PNG National Cyber Security Centre. The NCSC played an important role in protecting the 2018 APEC meeting in Port Moresby. The project also includes cyber security stack technology for the Department of Health. Source: https://postcourier.com.pg/department-installs-cyber-security-stack-technology-to-protect-ict/ The project is part of the Cyber Cooperation Program
Papua New Guinea National CSOC Training
Sources: (1) APNIC Mapping exercise (blog post of 10 Dec 2019) – https://blog.apnic.net/2019/12/10/mapping-cyber-capacity-building-in-the-pacific/; (2) Start date came from Toby Feakin tweet (https://twitter.com/AusAmbCyber/status/1047030140205748226)
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ICT Core Personnel Development (Security)
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
ICT Core Personnel Development (Security)
The delivery of reliable and efficient administrative services is a precondition for a country to advance its socioeconomic development. The effective use of ICT, in this respect is vital. This training course aims to empower government officials to design. In addition, we focus on the following 3 courses:IT Architect, CIO […]
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Defense Practice Against Cyber Attacks
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
- Cyber Security Culture & Skills
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Defense Practice Against Cyber Attacks
In order to respond to increasing numbers of cyber attacks, the course is aimed at improvement incident response capacity of LAN administrators of target countries. It is intended to train information system administrators who are capable to respond to risks of business continuation while taking daily operation into consideration.
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Supporting a Technology for Development Challenge to Connect Youth with Job Opportunities (Solomon Islands)
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Supporting a Technology for Development Challenge to Connect Youth with Job Opportunities (Solomon Islands)
The Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Program is delivering the Australia Solomon Islands Technology for Development Challenge which supports four projects to use technology to connect Solomon Islands youth with job opportunities at home and overseas.
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Enhanced Capacity of a Security Operations Centre in the Solomon Islands Government Information, Communication and Technology Support Unit
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
Enhanced Capacity of a Security Operations Centre in the Solomon Islands Government Information, Communication and Technology Support Unit
Working with the Solomon Islands Government ICT Support Unit (ICTSU) to support enhancement of the Security Operations Centre. The Cyber and Critical Tech Cooperation Program is assisting ICTSU build operational and technical capacity and strengthening collaboration through cyber security information sharing. Together, Australia and the Solomon Islands are working towards […]
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Cyber Breach Workshop for the Pacific
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- Cyber Incident Management & Critical Information Protection
- National Computer Security Incident Response
Cyber Breach Workshop for the Pacific
Deliver cyber security breach workshops for government and small to medium sized enterprises in the Pacific.
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Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON)
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Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON)
Established in 2017, the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) is a commitment by the Australian Government to assist the Indo-Pacific region to develop capacities which address cyber threats, strengthen cyber security and combat cybercrime through the Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation Program. The increasing internet connectivity presents significant opportunities in […]
