Glenn Archer Press Club presentation – 7 December 2010

Slide 1: Overview

  • Cloud Computing
  • Architecture
  • Cyber Security Initiatives
  • ICT Investment Framework
  • ICT Reform Program
  • ICT Skills
  • Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)

Glenn Archer

First Assistant Secretary, Policy and Planning

Slide 2:Cloud computing

  • Government is considering its use
  • Risks and Issues
  • Opportunities
  • Consultation prior to finalising our position

Slide 3: Architecture

  • Cross Agency Architecture Principles
  • Australian Government Architecture Reference Models
  • Common language
  • Consistent categorisation
  • Support Investment Analysis

Slide 4: Australian Government Architecture Model

Alternative text: slide features an illustration of the Australian Government Architecture. This image represents the Australian Government Architecture framework. This framework includes the following parts:

  • The Framework, a meta-model defining the linkages between the 5 Reference Models
  • 5 inter-related Reference Models. These models are:
  • Performance or PRM – this model consists of two components “Outcome” and “Requirement”, “Requirement” being a sub-level component
  • Business or BRM – this model consists of two components “Capability” and “Process” sub-functions. Process is a sub-level component. The PRM and the BRM share a relationship through their sub-level components, Requirement and Process, respectively
  • Service or SRM – consists of the two components 'Shared Component' and 'Shared Service'. Shared Service is a sub-level component. The BRM and the SRM share a relationship through their sub-level components, Process and Shared Service, respectively
  • Data or DRM – consists of the two components 'Data Asset' and 'Exchange Packet'. Exchange Packet is a sub-level component. The SRM and the DRM share a relationship through their sub-level components, Shared Service and Exchange packet, respectively.
  • Technical or TRM – consists of the two components 'Product' and 'Standard'. Standard is a sub-level component. The DRM and the TRM share a relationship through their sub-level components, Exchange Packet and Standard, respectively.
  • 5 components that support the Reference Models, including: Principles; Patterns; Standards; SOA Repository; and the Service Catalogue Repository.

Slide 5: Cyber Security Initiatives

  • Authentication
  • Lead agencies –ATO, DIISR, DHS
  • Skills, Guidance and Investment
  • Identity and Access Management for APS staff
  • Internet Gateway Reduction Program
  • Lead agencies –AFP, ATO, Customs, DAFF, Defence, DEEWR, DHS, PM&C

Slide 6: ICT Investment Framework

  • ICT Business-as-Usual Reinvestment Fund
  • SIGB role in whole-of-government ICT investment
  • ICT Two-Pass Process
  • Benchmarking

Slide 7: Progress on ICT Reform Program

  • Total of 42 enabling activities:
  • Now –35 complete
  • By December 2010 –40 complete
  • By December 2011 –41 complete
  • By September 2012 –all 42 complete
  • $1 billion of savings to the Budget over 2009-2013
  • New Governance arrangements
  • A range of new Whole-of-Government policies in place and others being implemented

Slide 8: Skilled ICT workforce

  • Reports:
  • 2005 Sustaining the APS Workforce
  • 2007 Meeting the Demand for ICT Skills in the APS
  • State of the Service
  • ICT Skills
  • Entry-level APS ICT Programs
  • Mentoring
  • ICT Strategic Workforce Plan and Career Structure
  • Supporting the APSC
  • ICT Contractors

Slide 9: Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)

  • Citizen access to government services
  • IPv6 transition strategy development and maintenance
  • Monitoring and reporting on progress
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Monitoring international trends