The Australian Computer Society (ACS) will receive an Australian Government grant of $1.9 million to co-design and pilot a voluntary national Cyber Security Professionalisation Scheme.
The grant was awarded under the Growing and Professionalising Cyber Security Industry Program, which was announced as part of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.
ACS has entered into a consortium partnership with the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) and the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) to implement the Scheme.
The Scheme will aim to provide career, skills and education pathways for workers in the cyber workforce and those seeking to enter it.
The Scheme will also deliver guidance for employers and employees regarding skills expectations for accredited professionals.
Hamish Hansford, head of national security for the Department of Home Affairs, said the Scheme will align with existing skills frameworks and accreditation pathways to ensure "seamless" interoperability across industry and jurisdictions.
"Its success hinges on broad consultation with stakeholders to capture insights from every corner of the cyber community," he said.
"With cyber attacks on the rise, staying ahead of malicious actors is critical. Australia needs a strong pipeline of cyber professionals to safeguard resilience and outpace evolving threats."
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