Cyber and Technology Security in the Blue Pacific

Pacific countries face an increasingly hostile global cyber context. New cable connections have resulted in productivity gains, but also greater cyber risks to institutions and the community.  

The risks have manifested in several ransomware attacks in recent years. This course examines the actors and trends shaping cyber security risks. It looks at the different forms of technology-enabled crime to understand how the Pacific can respond.   

The course considers the tools available to Pacific governments to address cyber risks. These include workforce capacity, legislative frameworks, investigation and response capabilities, partnership arrangements and infrastructure solutions. The course will be informed by global and Pacific case studies.