As part of Australia’s cyber capacity building efforts, the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) was established in 2017. Increasing internet connectivity presents significant opportunities in the Pacific region but also exposes users to increased threats from cyber criminals. To combat this threat, PaCSON fosters regional cooperation and collaboration by empowering members to share cyber security threat information, tools, techniques and ideas between nations. 

PaCSON is a network of government-designated cyber security incident response officials comprising of the following members: Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.