The Victorian Government in Australia has launched its Cyber Security Strategy. The 32-point framework is designed to protect Government services and information from cyber threats. Under the 5-year cybersecurity strategy, the State government seeks to protect citizen and data against loss, malicious alteration, and unauthorised use. The plan is also designed to ensure government services, systems and infrastructure are capable of recovery during and after "serious cyber incidents". The local govt. believes cybersecurity capability across the public sector needs to be improved to become consistent, less fragmented, based on industry practice, and appropriate to the risk profile of each organisation. The strategy also covers the establishment of whole-of-government subscriptions for internet security and information security services. In September, the Victorian Govt. plans to name a chief information security officer who will cooperate with the Privacy and Data Protection Deputy Commissioner, who currently regulates information privacy and protective data security. They will also work with Emergency Management Victoria to better understand risks and ensure a consistent whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity, as well as with the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority which provides insurance against damage to state assets or liabilities to third parties arising from cyber incidents. Under the strategy, Govt. agencies will be required to develop and present a quarterly cybersecurity briefing and status reports to the Victorian Secretaries Board and the State Crisis and Resilience Committee, as well as undertake cybersecurity operational health checks. The State will also establish a workforce plan to attract, develop, and retain specialist cybersecurity skills.