IT Strategic Plan 2024/28

OBJECTIVES

1.1   Establish a strong cyber security capability and a culture of responsibility

Promote roles and responsibilities across cyber security, privacy, safety, and resiliency for Council. Instil a culture across Council of greater individual and collective cyber security accountability by implementing best- practice cyber security training, awareness, and governance.

1.2   Adopt emerging technology responsibly

Council wants to use technology to provide staff with the most efficient and effective process to complete business functions. To do this Council must make sure the appropriate governance, processes, and tools to responsibly design, develop and implement technology are in place.

1.3   Ensure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery requirements align with IT capabilities

In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, Council needs to return to “Business as Usual” (BAU) as quickly as possible. This recovery will utilise equipment that is “fit for purpose” and meet Business Continuity Plan (BCP) restore times.

1.4   Develop IT capabilities to support Council’s growing need for an efficient service

Internal IT resources need to develop and adapt to the changes in the IT environment of Council. Having a digitally capable and agile workforce is critical to ensuring that Council can respond to and deliver the services that are expected from all stakeholders.