Aus3C and partners begin work on voluntary data classification framework
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, CSIRO’s Data61 and the Department of Home Affairs will establish a new standardized data risk assessment framework.
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Center (Aus3C) announced today (November 28) that it is working with the Department of Home Affairs and CSIRO’s specialist digital unit Data61 to establish a Voluntary Data Classification Framework, or VDCF.
Designed as part of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the framework will offer a standardized and unified set of tools to protect data across a variety of organizations and business sectors.
“Industries often struggle to effectively identify and assess the value and sensitivity of their data, which varies significantly across sectors,” Matthew Salier (pictured), chief executive of the Australian Center for Cyber Collaboration, said in a statement.
“This lack of a coherent framework creates challenges in communicating data risk and implementing appropriate security measures, ultimately increasing business risk.”
Aus3C will be holding a series of nationwide workshops so Australian businesses can get involved in the process and hear from cybersecurity leaders about the importance of protecting their data.
Once the consultation period is complete, the VDCF will be launched in late 2025.
Salier said Aus3C is dedicated to helping Australian organizations focus on useful cyber security and data protection practices.
“Improving our nation’s cyber defenses is critical and all Australian businesses must play their part in protecting the security of our collective data. We must equip all organizations with the tools necessary to navigate this complex environment,” said Salier.
“Our goal is to drive education and resources that enable Australian organizations to take control of their data security.”
The free workshops will be held on the following dates:
- Sydney – December 3 – Location: University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007
- Brisbane – December 4 – University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Qld 4072
- Melbourne – December 10 – NBN Headquarters, 41/360 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
- Adelaide – December 12 – Aus3C, TechCentral, Lot Fourteen, Frome Rd, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Organizations wishing to find out more about the framework or register for a session can visit https://www.cybercollaboration.org.au/vdcf-ic.
