The appointment of an Australian Ambassador for Cyber Affairs is a step in the right direction but the federal government needs to move more quickly in related areas for its cybersecurity credentials to be taken seriously. The position will see the ambassador liaising with international bodies to represent Australias interests in emerging multinational cybersecurity enforcement. Australia was recently picked along with France and the United Arab Emirates as one of the world’s cyber security hotspots in terms of the level of investment and commitment to developing cybersecurity skills.”]