Developed by the Universities Foreign Interference Taskforce (UFIT), a partnership between Australian universities and Government, the revised guidelines are set to strengthen cybersecurity protections, advise on assessing and mitigating risks of foreign interference and support staff and students on campus.
黑料老司机 Chair Professor John Dewar AO said the sector has worked in close partnership with Government to update the guidelines.
鈥淭he guidelines are an important step forward in effectively countering foreign interference on our campuses, and balancing that work with the essential openness of any strong research system,鈥 Professor Dewar said.
鈥淚mportantly, the guidelines are proportionate and carefully tailored to universities with varying exposure and risk levels.鈥
鈥淣ow the guidelines are finalised, the sector will work on implementing the refreshed advice. We will continue to adapt and update our approach as well as share good practice across all university campuses.鈥
鈥淥ur universities will continue to lead the way in ensuring that Australia is collaborating with world leading researchers and institutions, as we strive for the big breakthroughs whilst managing and mitigating risks.鈥
The revised guidelines build on those released in November 2019 with more detailed guidance to the sector, as well as information on the Federal Government鈥檚 contribution to countering foreign interference.
