By Maeve Bannister in Canberra
AUSTRALIA will have its first national cybersecurity co-ordinator who will be responsible for fighting cyber hacks and threats.
Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie has been appointed to the role after a four-month search for potential candidates.
He will have the backing of a national office for cyber security within the home affairs department.
The senior commander joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1993 and has held several distinguished roles.
This includes a stint in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet where he provided strategic foreign policy advice.
He is currently responsible for preparing Australia’s air combat forces.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil announced the appointment on Friday.
“Strengthening Australia’s cyber security is a fundamental priority for my government,” Mr Albanese said.
“It underpins the way that we live, the way that we work, and the way that we communicate.”
Related
Who can be trusted?
In a world of spin and confusion, there’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in Canberra.
If you trust our work online and want to enforce the power of independent voices, I invite you to make a small contribution.
Every dollar of support is invested back into our journalism to help keep citynews.com.au strong and free.
Become a supporter
Thank you,
Ian Meikle, editor