SIFT Information Security Services Information Security Skills Accreditation In Australia – The Current State And Industry Consensus On The Way Forward – November 2005

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This 2005 SIFT Pty Ltd consultancy report examines information security skills accreditation in Australia, commissioned by the Department of Communications, Information Technology & the Arts (DCITA). The report presents findings from consultations with over 40 stakeholder organisations including certification bodies, industry associations, government agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, universities, and TAFE representatives. It assesses available IT security qualifications, identifies gaps in knowledge and competence assessment mechanisms, and notes the need for Australian-specific professional understanding. The report proposes industry consensus-based approaches toward establishing an industry awareness program and training component for IT security professionals, mapping existing certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISSPCS) against international standards. No specific budget allocations, timelines, or implementation decisions are detailed in the excerpt provided.