Glenn Archer Press Club presentation – 7 December 2010
Slide 1: Overview
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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
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Government is considering its use
Risks and Issues
Opportunities
Consultation prior to finalising our position
Slide 3: Architecture
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Cross Agency Architecture Principles
Australian Government Architecture Reference Models
o Common language
o 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” subfunctions. 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
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Authentication
o Lead agencies –ATO, DIISR, DHS
Skills, Guidance and Investment
Identity and Access Management for APS staff
Internet Gateway Reduction Program
o Lead agencies –AFP, ATO, Customs, DAFF, Defence, DEEWR, DHS, PM&C
Slide 6: ICT Investment Framework
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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
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Total of 42 enabling activities:
o Now –35 complete
o By December 2010 –40 complete
o By December 2011 –41 complete
o 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
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Reports:
o 2005 Sustaining the APS Workforce
o 2007 Meeting the Demand for ICT Skills in the APS
o State of the Service
ICT Skills
o Entry-level APS ICT Programs
o Mentoring
o ICT Strategic Workforce Plan and Career Structure
o Supporting the APSC
ICT Contractors
Slide 9: Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
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Citizen access to government services
IPv6 transition strategy development and maintenance
Monitoring and reporting on progress
Knowledge sharing
Monitoring international trends