The New South Wales government has announced a new 2026–2028 NSW Government Cyber Security Strategy.
Unveiled on January 28, the strategy is built around a two-year cycle that will enable government agencies to focus on current risks while still being capable of adapting to evolving threats, such as AI-enabled attacks and sophisticated global actors.
“Cyber threats are evolving faster and becoming more sophisticated, that’s why multiple government agencies have collaborated on this strategy, so NSW is more resilient and better placed to stay ahead,” Jihad Dib (pictured), Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, said in a statement.
“With more people relying on digital government services than ever before, protecting data and maintaining trust is essential.
“As cyber threats become more complex, ‘set and forget’ is not an option. This strategy allows us to adapt and respond to the ever-changing cyber risk landscape.”
The new strategy will assist the public sector in identifying threats and coordinating response efforts through Cyber Security NSW, alongside ID Support. It will provide clearer roles & central support to provide faster incident response and boost cyber resilience across the state.
The strategy also includes a new assurance framework, stronger audit responsibilities, and standardised cyber incident reporting.
Marie Patane, Cyber Security NSW Executive Director, said the strategy was “based on strengthening our approach to cyber resilience”.
“In the past 12 months we have focused on collaborating closely with Chief Information Security Officers, which has made this strategy possible,” Patane said.
“With the strategy now in place, we have strengthened our foundations to meet the current risk environment and support ongoing security measures to meet whatever the future may hold.”
You can read more about the NSW Cyber Security Strategy here.
David Hollingworth
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.