Why cyber security strategy matters for all businesses, large and small

Embracing the possibilities created by digitisation and connectivity in all aspects of our lives is essential for Australia to keep pace with competition from around the world. If we want to grow our economy to continue to provide jobs and opportunities in a competitive and changing world, we have to be a connected, digitised economy. Digital transformation brings enormous opportunities to expand our markets, create new industries and develop new skills and capabilities to take on the world's best. Already a small business based in Sydney selling swimwear can compete with hundreds of businesses around the world to sell their products to global consumers at the click of a button. Digitisation is changing the world of work for millions of Australians too, whether it's using hand-held devices to improve productivity for jobs that once had no computers in sight, or hospitals and doctors sharing patient information to improve health services to people all over the country.