Resources
Enhancing Cyber Security Across Australia’s University Sector: Final Report
In May 2020, the then Minister for Education allocated $1.6 million in funds from the 2019-20 Enabling Growth and Innovation (EGI) Program to enhance cyber security across Australia’s university sector.
In June 2020, RMIT University commenced delivery of the Enhancing Cyber Security Across Australia’s University Sector project (the Project).
The Project formally concluded on 31 December 2022, with RMIT University delivering the Project’s Final Report.
Training resources include blueprints, handbooks, and self-assessment tools to enhance the university sector’s specific capabilities and resilience, to mitigate threats and respond to incidents in alignment with government and industry regulations.
Access to training resources can be requested by emailing the RMIT team at enhancing.cybersecurity@rmit.edu.au from a university-provided email.
Due Diligence Assistance Framework
A process map to assist in recognising potential foreign interference risks when undertaking due diligence assessments.
Factsheet – Open source information
An overview of how universities can enhance their existing due diligence processes through the collection and analysis of publicly available or ‘open source’ information.
Report and resolve responsibility matrix
An example of where the responsibility may be sit within a university when reporting and resolving concerns of foreign interference.
Terms of reference for accountable authorities
An example of the purpose and responsibilities of an accountable authority managing foreign interference matters within the university sector.
Guidelines to Counter Foreign Interference in the Australian University Sector
These guidelines have been developed for, and in partnership with, the Australian university sector to help manage and engage with risk to deepen resilience against foreign interference in the university sector. They are designed to build on risk management policies and security practices already implemented by Australian universities, as well as assist decision makers to assess the risks from foreign interference.
Development of University Foreign Interference Taskforce - guiding framework
On 28 August 2019, Minister for Education Dan Tehan, announced the government is establishing a University Foreign Interference Taskforce to provide better protection for universities against foreign interference.
Development of University Foreign Interference Taskforce - media release
On 28 August 2019, Minister for Education Dan Tehan, announced the government is establishing a University Foreign Interference Taskforce to provide better protection for universities against foreign interference.
