Cyber attacks result in significant cost and disruption to the delivery of critical public services.
In 2021–22, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported over 76,000 reports of cyber crime across the country. Queensland had the highest percentage of these reports. In recent years, some Queensland public sector entities have been the subject of successful attacks.
Audit Objective
This audit will provide insights and lessons learned on entities’ preparedness to respond to and recover from cyber attacks.
Who we might audit
- Department of Transport and Main Roads (as the department responsible for Digital Services)
- selected public sector entities.
Area of focus
Technology risk and opportunities
Parliamentary Committee
Clean Economy Jobs, Resources and Transport Committee
To be tabled
Anticipated tabling: May 2024