International Security and Cyberspace at the UN
05 Nov 2020In December 2018, the United National General Assembly (UNGA) established two processes to discuss responsible state behaviour in cyberspace: an inaugural Open Ended Working Group (OEWG) (A/Res/73/27); and, a sixth Group…
UN Cyber Norms: resources for download.
Cumulatively the 2010, 2013 and 2015 GGE outcome reports affirm that existing international law — and in particular, the charter of the United Nations in its entirety — is…
Australia and US call out cyber attacks on hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic
27 Apr 2020As China pushes Huawei-inspired supply chain freedoms at the United Nations, Australia reminds the world that a cyber legal framework already exists and attacking hospitals is not on.
Joint Statement on Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace
01 Sep 2019The following text is a joint statement affirmed by these countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania,…
Showcasing Australia’s cyber security industry in the United States
01 Mar 2019Ambassador Feakin moderating a panel discussion on cyber security at Australia House during the RSA Conference in San FranciscoAustralia-Japan Cyber Policy Dialogue 2019 joint statement
01 Feb 2019The 4th Australia-Japan Cyber Policy Dialogue was held in Canberra on 22 February 2019. The Dialogue reflects both countries' continued commitment to address key bilateral, regional and global cyber issues.
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Japan-Australia cyber dialogue
12 Dec 20171. The 3rd Japan-Australia Cyber Policy Dialogue was held in Tokyo on 11 December, 2017. This Dialogue reflects two countries' broad commitment and longstanding cooperation on bilateral, regional and global cyber issues.…
DFAT Blog: Australia’s International Engagement Strategy - Comprehensive & Coordinated Cyber Affairs
04 Oct 2017Today, the Foreign Minister launched Australia’s inaugural International Cyber Engagement Strategy. It sets out Australia’s ambitious cyber affairs agenda for the next three years. As Ambassador for Cyber Affairs, I will…
Speech at RSA: Australian cyber engagement: global in perspective, regional in focus
01 Aug 2017"We live in the most excitingly interconnected era in human history. Instantaneous communications, transactions and access to information keep our economies growing, infrastructure working, governments enabled and social…