UQ aims to deliver a cyber security program that enhances our cyber security maturity, effectively manages risk, and protects UQ’s community and information assets against a constantly evolving threat landscape.
The cyber security program plans to achieve the following in 2021:
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target areas where UQ operates outside its cyber security risk appetite
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test and deploy additional features within the firewall infrastructure to increase the security of the on-campus network and devices
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automate privileges and access management where possible
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enhance asset and third party management maturity levels
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enable hosted server account management
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improve email security
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address risks associated with remote working
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implement cyber security monitoring and reporting systems to give greater visibility of UQ’s cyber security environment and allow IT to measure the effectiveness of security controls
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implement a cultural change program to increase cyber security awareness throughout the UQ community.