The digital landscape presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks. With digital technology continuing to change how we work, learn and engage, South Australians are pushing the limits of their imagination to solve problems and add value to our world.

The South Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2025-2031 demonstrates the South Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to a cyber resilient state, fostering a safe, secure, and resilient digital environment and ensuring South Australians are prepared to meet future challenges that our increasingly digitised world brings.

The strategy sets a clear vision for South Australia, demonstrating that, together, we can ensure the state remains at the forefront of cyber security as a stable and secure partner of choice in an increasingly insecure world – as well as a safe and prosperous place to live, work and do business.

Our cyber security strategy at a glance

Our vision

By 2031, South Australia will be a cyber-resilient state, with a collaborative cyber ecosystem, making our state a safe and prosperous place to live, work, and do business.

Our purpose

1. Enhance the preparedness and cyber resilience of South Australia.

2. Enable growth in the South Australian cyber ecosystem.

Strategic objectives

1. Protect our people, businesses, industries and critical infrastructure

• South Australian citizens, communities and businesses are cyber-safe, and cyber-resilient.
• South Australian communities are protected from cyber crime and cyber-enabled crime.
• South Australia has fit for purpose cyber security legislative and regulatory arrangements.
• South Australia’s cyber crisis hazard management is effective, efficient and coordinated.
• South Australia’s critical infrastructure can withstand and recover from cyber threats and disruptions.

2. Secure South Australian Government digital services

• Government services are secure, protected and responsive to cyber threats.
• Government services are delivered by a skilled and cyber risk aware workforce.
• Government services are secure by design, are well governed and cyber security services are delivered efficiently.
• Government service delivery is underpinned by a secure, trusted and risk managed supply chain.

3. Foster a strong cyber ecosystem

• Education pathways enable a skilled cyber workforce that is responsive to South Australia’s needs.
• The South Australian cyber workforce is diverse, sustainable and enables business agility.
• South Australia is a partner of choice for cyber innovation, research and capability development.