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AusCERT is the national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) for Australia and a leading CERT in the Asia/Pacific region.
As the national CERT, we are the primary Australian contact for dealing with Internet security threats and vulnerabilities affecting Australian interests. We operate within a worldwide network of information security experts and provide computer incident prevention, response and mitigation strategies for members and assistance to affected parties in Australia.
We operate the Australian government funded Stay Smart Online Alert Service, which is a part of the broader Stay Smart Online government initiative.
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AusCERT Remote Monitoring (ARM) - AusCERT Remote Monitoring (ARM) is a member-only service to provide routine network monitoring of Internet facing computing infrastructure owned or operated by the member. (26/11/2008)
Call for presentations and tutorials for AusCERT2009 - This is a call for presentations and tutorials for AusCERT2009, the AusCERT
Asia Pacific Information Technology Security Conference. The conference will
take place from 17th - 22nd May 2009 at Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort, Gold
Coast, Australia. (13/10/2008)
Submission to the e-security review -
The Australian government is reviewing Australia's e-security arrangements and has called for submissions.
(29/08/2008)
Compromised Account Details and Logging FAQ - An overview of how the logging process works and the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions. (03/07/2008)
AusCERT Home Users Computer Security Survey - The AusCERT Home Computer Users Security Survey 2008 was prepared to assess the security posture of home Internet users, their level of security awareness and attitudes to Internet security. The survey aims to raise awareness of home Internet computer security issues. (15/05/2008)
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Choosing good passwords
Choosing a good password is a trade off between something that is difficult
to guess versus something that is easy to remember. This article provides some simple rules of thumb on choosing good passwords (and good password policies).
AusCERT RSS feeds of Security Bulletins
This page discusses RSS bulletin feeds available from AusCERT and describes how to set them up.
Protecting your computer from malicious code
This paper provides practical advice for protecting the PC desk top environment from malicious code for home users, SMEs or organisations without dedicated IT staff.
How to become an AusCERT Member
AusCERT is a not-for-profit organisation which relies on member subscriptions to cover its operating costs. By becoming an AusCERT member, your organisation will have access to timely, threat and vulnerability alerts and priority access to incident management services.
Report a computer security incident
We are interested in reports about deliberate acts which harm or are intended to harm computer systems or compromise data within those system or which are otherwise illegal, whether directed towards, or emanating from Australian systems.
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