Boost to deliver enhanced cyber security and more skilled jobs
NT Government is investing in enhancing the Territory’s cyber security controls and capabilities.
To ensure the security of NT Government systems in the face of continually evolving risks, the NT Government is investing $7.5 million annually to enhance cyber security controls and capability.
The global cyber security environment continues to grow more complex as threats increase in frequency, and the Territory Government recognises the need for continual investment to protect Territorians’ data held by government.
This investment will support the defence of the government’s key critical infrastructure. It’ll bolster the government’s cyber security workforce by 30 new graduates and specialised cyber security roles, along with additional cyber security tools and cyber threat monitoring, intelligence and analysis capability.
It will also better position the Northern Territory to align to national efforts to uplift cyber security posture under national strategies.
This announcement follows a joint investment with the Federal Government and Charles Darwin University (CDU) to deliver 2 new VET programs in cyber security.
There is a growing demand for cyber security experts and this year has seen 25 students enrol in CDU’s new Certificate IV in Cyber Security.
