PCS-03058 Cyber and Critical Technology Diplomacy Training

Kick-off meeting

18 Dec 2025

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

ASPI is Australia’s leading independent national-security think tank and a trusted partner to DFAT on regional cyber and technology initiatives. Through its Cyber, Technology and Security (CTS) Program, ASPI has delivered multiple training and policy-capacity-building projects that directly support the Government’s international cyber and critical-technology agenda.

BixeLab

BixeLab is an internationally recognised leaders in security and identity assurance, AI, and technology-governance training. The team has delivered technical and policy-aligned training programs to a range of government and industry clients.

Introducing our key Team...

Instructional Design Methodology 

• Analyse: Engage with DFAT stakeholders to define audience profiles, learning objectives, and performance outcomes. Identify specific knowledge gaps and competency targets aligned with DFAT’s cyber and critical technology policy frameworks.
• Design: Translate objectives into clear learning outcomes, assessments, and storyboards. Define user experience flows, visual style, and tone to reflect DFAT’s branding and communication standards.
• Develop, Implement & Evaluate 

Proposed Timeline 

Proposed Module Overview

Module Features

Potential Next Steps:

Short-term

• Alignment on timing
• Access to existing material
• Setting up of meeting schedule

Medium-term

• Review of course agenda
• Alignment of technical specs
• Approval of course content
• Creation of course material