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Aus3C and partners commence work on Voluntary Data Classification Framework

The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, the CSIRO’s Data61, and the Department of Home Affairs to set up a new standardised data risk assessment framework.

user icon David Hollingworth
Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Aus3C and partners commence work on Voluntary Data Classification Framework
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The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) announced today (28 November) that it is working with the Department of Home Affairs and the CSIRO’s specialist digital unit Data61 to establish a Voluntary Data Classification Framework, or VDCF.

Designed as a part of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the framework will offer a standardised and unified set of tools for protecting data across a range of organisations and business sectors.

“Industries often struggle with effectively identifying and assessing the value and sensitivity of their data, which varies significantly across sectors,” Matthew Salier (pictured), CEO of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre, said in a statement.

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“This lack of a consistent framework leads to challenges in communicating data risk and implementing appropriate security measures, ultimately increasing enterprise risk.”

Aus3C will run a series of nationwide workshops so Australian businesses can participate in the process and hear from cyber security leaders on the importance of protecting their data.

Once the consultation period is complete, the VDCF will launch in late 2025.

Salier said that Aus3C is dedicated to helping Australian organisations focus on useful data protection practice and cyber security.

“Enhancing our nation’s cyber defences is critical, and all Australian businesses need to play their part in protecting our collective data security. We must equip all organisations with the necessary tools to navigate this complex environment,” Salier said.

“Our goal is to drive education and resources that empower Australian organisations to take control of their data security.”

The free workshops will be run on the following dates:

  • Sydney – 3 December – Location: University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007
  • Brisbane – 4 December – University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Qld 4072
  • Melbourne – 10 December – NBN HQ, 41/360 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
  • Adelaide – 12 December – Aus3C, TechCentral, Lot Fourteen, Frome Rd, Adelaide, SA, 5000

Organisations wanting to learn more about the framework or register for a session can go to https://www.cybercollaboration.org.au/vdcf-ic.

David Hollingworth

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.

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