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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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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).
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.
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.
AusCERT UNIX and Linux Security Checklist
This document is designed to assist system administrators in organisations of all sizes by providing a concise guide to running UNIX and Linux systems securely.
2006 Australian Computer Crime and Security Survey
The survey provides the most up to date and authoritative analysis of computer network attack and computer misuse trends in Australia for 2006. The survey aims to raise awareness of the complex nature of computer security issues, identify areas of concern and, where appropriate, to motivate organisations to take a more active role in protecting their systems.
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