Australia Strengthens Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Partnerships

### Executive Summary Australia is strengthening cyber resilience across the Asia-Pacific through coordinated initiatives led by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Ambassador for Cyber Affairs. The report outlines programs and networks — including PaCSON, APCERT, and an $83.5M Cyber and Critical Technology Cooperation Program — focused on threat intelligence sharing, capacity building, incident response assistance, and regional collaboration to uplift partner nations' cybersecurity posture.