Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program

Overview

The Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry Program (the Program) was announced as part of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (the Strategy). This grant program will provide $1.9 million in funding to design, promote and pilot a professionalisation scheme for Australia’s cyber security workforce. Funding will be provided over 2 years from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The scheme will provide employers and businesses with assurance that the cyber security professionals they hire have the necessary skills and training. It will support applicants to enter and progress within the sector through horizontal and vertical avenues. The objectives of the grant program are to: establish a pilot industry-led cyber security professionalisation scheme provide clear career, skills and education pathways for cyber security professionals, and quality assurance for employers about professional qualifications and cyber security experience of job seekers reduce barriers to entry into the cyber industry attract and retain diverse talent, and foster inclusive cultures enhance domestic cyber capabilities through professionalising the cyber security workforce increase industry and business confidence in Australia’s cyber security workforce.