AIDN QLD DEFENCE INDUSTRY MICRO-CREDENTIALING PROGRAM

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) Queensland Defence Industry Capability Edge (DICE) Micro-Credentialling Program is a strategic partnership between the Queensland Government, AIDN and AIDN member organisations to enhance Defence Industry business acumen and workforce skills to align with the new Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities, evolving National Strategy and emerging AUKUS opportunities.

In February 2024, the Federal Government released the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) to detail its industry development priorities to meet dynamic strategic needs in “the most challenging geopolitical circumstances” since the Second World War. The DIDs introduced 7 new Strategic Defence Industry Priorities (SDIPs) which represent the industrial capabilities Defence requires in Australia.

This project will use subject matter experts to decode and unpack these strategic documents and teach skills to identify business opportunities across the 5 Defence Domains, impart digital skills to align business processes and systems to Defence needs and build business resilience nationally and internationally. Our goal is to help Australian Defence Industry remain capable, resilient, competitive and innovative into the future.

This project is driven by Australian Defence Industry need to align to the National Defence Strategy 2024 (NDS) and deliver SDIPs aligned to the budgets and timeframes outlined in the Integrated Investment Plan (IIP). The first 4 micro-credential courses offered in this series are:

Align your Business to Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities (SDIPs);
Business Resilience for Defence Industry;
Optimising Digital Processes for Defence Industry;
Defence Industry Security, Cybersecurity and DISP.

These courses are facilitated by some of Australia’s most experienced practitioners in these fields, based on successful business principles and Defence Industry best practice.

MODULE 4

DEFENCE SECURITY AND DISP

This is a 4-hour face to face course covering critical information needed to secure your Defence Industry business in “the most challenging geopolitical circumstances since the Second World War”. It covers an understanding of new security requirements for working with Australian Defence and Defence Industry Primes, explores the capabilities required for Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership, enables detailed understanding of cybersecurity requirements and good practice for Defence Industry, then introduces other security factors and different requirements for working with AUKUS partners and globally.

This Practitioner level course covers intermediate level knowledge of current Defence and Defence Industry Security and Cybersecurity.

The course has been designed for a broad mix of roles, from security officers to department and project managers in the Defence Industry.

PRESENTERS:

This module will be presented by Jeremy Watkinson and Emilio De Stefano of De Stefano & Co.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Section 1 (1 hour) – Defence Security Requirements

Defence and Defence Industry Security Overview: What Are Defence’s Priorities
Defence and Primes security requirements - Supply chain risk management
Security Stakeholders and Obligations, Defence, Government, Law and Contractual
Threat Environment and Actors International Environment
Data Sovereignty and Handling Defence Information, Cloud and Classif Classifications
International Security Requirements

Section 2 (1 hour) – Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)

Overview of DISP and Membership Levels
Governance – What appointments and internal processes
Personnel – Clearances Australian Government and export control considerations
Physical – Entry Level, Physical Security Zones, export control considerations
Application Process and Overview
Ongoing Suitability Assessments – basic, deep dive and what to expect
Recent changes – ICT and Cyber, Annual Security Reports

Section 3 (1 hour) – ICT Security Key Concepts

Security Technology Basic: Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Management, and Backups
Technology Investments Advanced: Application Control, Logging and Monitoring (SIEM), Managed Detection and Response, and Document Loss Protection.
Classified Environments

Section 4 (1 hour) – Other Security Factors

Security Technology Basic: Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Management, and Backups
Australian vs International Security Standards: Differences, Similarities and using together
Security of Information Agreements: Overview and applicability
Defence Primes Security Programs: JOSCAR, Supply Chain Security Assessments
US Market – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Security considerations and implications
AUKUS – Security requirements and changes
Security Grants: criteria and implications
Putting it all together – managing your security.

Assessment

Digitally Administered Theory Exam
Attendee Feedback Survey

COURSE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

This course is open to all AIDN QLD Members free of charge
Please bring a Laptop or Tablet to participate in the course activities
Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided
Lunch is at your own expense
Street parking is limited, so car-pooling or public transport options are recommended

Terms and Conditions:

If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN QLD on aidnqld@aidn.org.au so your ticket can be reallocated.
Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser.
These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.

For more information please contact Alanna at aidnqld@aidn.org.au.