2016-09-06 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       6 SEPTEMBER 2016


The ICT branch is scoping the resource implications, changes and impacts to staff of the
recommended initiatives. The results of the review were recently been presented to Council’s
Audit and Risk Committee, with the progress of the implementation of the recommendations to
be reported on an ongoing basis.

5.        Queensland cyber security unit

The Queensland state government announced the creation of a new $12.5 million cyber security
unit in February this year, highlighting the importance of ICT security and the associated risks of
cyber-attacks. The unit has been established to combats threats against Queensland
government information technology providing support and leadership.

The unit provided valuable information to Council during the recent malicious access to state
government mailboxes. Council ICT receives regular email bulletins from the unit on current
cyber threats. This information is simplified and passed to Council staff via Council ICT
newsletters or emails.


Previous Council Consideration

Nil.


Finance & Risk

ICT security has been identified as a strategic risk on Councils risk register. Failure to adequately
protect Council data from malicious attack has the potential for significant financial, reputational
and community harm.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil.

Internal Consultation

Director Corporate Services

Departments/Sections Consulted:

       Chief Executive Officer                Community Services                 X   Corporate Services
       Executive Officer to the Mayor & CEO   Community Facilities                   Financial Services
       Executive Support                      Community Development              X   ICT
                                              Libraries & Galleries                  Procurement & Fleet
                                              Local Laws                             Property & Facilities
                                              Waste & Environmental Health           Revenue Services

       Executive Office                       Planning & Infrastructure
       Community Engagement                   Building & Plumbing Services
       Customer Service                       Civil Operations
       Economic Development                   Disaster Management
       Governance                             Infrastructure Planning & Design
       Human Resources                        Planning & Environment
       Sustainability                         Strategic Land Use Planning




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