Not just government: cloud system security is everybody’s responsibility

BLUF

Australia risks severe vulnerabilities that undermine economic stability, national trust and long-term digital resilience without government, providers and users taking shared responsibility. Authoritarian states exploit weak online safeguards so strong audit and transparency required

Learning Outcomes

• Cyber — Explains how shared cloud responsibility enhances national digital safety and limits systemic risks.
• Strategic Influences — Highlights how foreign interference can be mitigated through better governance of digital systems.
• Communication & Cognition — Clarifies roles between providers, users and government—reinforcing the importance of transparency and shared accountability.