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Washington, October 22 (HS). The governments of the United States, Australia and Japan have announced the continuation of the Quad Cyber Challenge-2024. Its objective is to strengthen the cyber environment, promote public resources and increase cyber security awareness. The Quad countries said in a joint statement that the theme of this year's challenge is to promote cyber security education and build a strong workforce.
The website of the US Department of State has released the joint statement of the Quad countries. It said that under the auspices of the Quad Senior Cyber Group, Quad partners Australia, India, Japan and the United States have launched the Quad Cyber Initiative as part of a joint campaign to strengthen responsible cyber ecosystems, leverage public resources and enhance cyber security. Announced to continue the challenge. The theme of this year's challenge is to promote cyber security education and build a strong workforce.
According to the joint statement available on the website of the US Department of State, on October 10 this year, the United States hosted the Quad Cyber Challenge event at the White House. Officials from Australia, India and Japan participated in it. Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies of the National Security Council, and Cindy Marton, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Education, discussed the importance of developing youth talent in cybersecurity. Also gave importance to educational activities for federal service and private sector. In this, cyber security professionals shared stories from their careers.
Three cyber security professionals from Japan inspired students and youth to pursue this important and challenging field. The joint statement said the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC, will host a Quad Cyber Challenge event in Canberra later this month. It will include Special Envoy Dr Andrew Charlton MP, National Cyber Security Coordinator Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness CSC and representatives of the Quad countries.
Apart from this, in the month of October, with the aim of securing India's cyber space, the National Cyber Security Coordinator will give a message to the student community on Cyber Cleanliness Campaign. Eminent cyber security experts will address the students and faculty members in the workshop during Cyber Security Awareness Month.