Momentum is building behind efforts to strengthen Australia’s cyber workforce, with the consultancy – CyberPath: Paving the Way Forward for Cyber Professionals program with a national consultation series underway to help shape how the profession is recognised, supported and developed.
Cyber security professionals, employers, educators and aspiring practitioners are being urged to take part before the first national survey closes on 9 April.
In a significant development for the initiative, Kate Jones has accepted the invitation to Chair the CyberPath Steering Committee. Ms Jones brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience and served for more than eight years as a Queensland Government minister across portfolios including education, innovation and major events.
After launching in November 2025, CyberPath says it is now entering a broader industry engagement phase, and the federally supported initiative is being delivered by a consortium comprising the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN), and the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C).
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Kate Jones said broad participation would be critical to ensuring CyberPath delivers meaningful outcomes for both the profession and the nation.
“CyberPath is a national initiative designed to strengthen and professionalise Australia’s cyber security workforce,” Jones said.
“This is an important opportunity for cyber professionals, employers, educators and emerging talent to help shape a stronger future for the sector.”
ACS President Beau Tydd said the consultation was an opportunity for those working in and around cyber security to directly influence the future of the profession.
“Cyber security is fundamental to Australia’s economic resilience, national security and digital future,” Tydd said.
“To build a stronger profession, we need input from the people doing the work, hiring talent, training the next generation and navigating these pathways firsthand.”
Participants can share their views in the first round of consultation here: https://surveyv8.humanlistening.com/survey/4db6a325-a25b-4d2a-a921-2283b2e3bbba
The full CyberPath townhall calendar and registration details are available at: https://cyberpath.acs.org.au/
The consultation forms part of CyberPath’s broader engagement process, including town hall sessions and stakeholder engagement designed to test ideas and gather feedback.
Participants can share their views in the first round of consultation here: https://surveyv8.humanlistening.com/survey/4db6a325-a25b-4d2a-a921-2283b2e3bbba
The full CyberPath townhall calendar and registration details are available at: https://cyberpath.acs.org.au/
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