More information about Internet security

Keep yourself informed about the latest Internet security issues and solutions by visiting websites such as:

The latest on security issues

www.security.iia.net.au

The Internet Industry Association provides comprehensive advice on Internet security for small to medium sized businesses.

Security alerts and incidents

www.auscert.org.au

AusCERT, the National Computer Emergency Response Team for Australia, provides computer incident prevention advice. It manages a national computer alert service and an incident reporting scheme.

Protecting against spam

www.dcita.gov.au/spam

Provides guidelines, fact sheets and advice about reducing spam, avoiding being a spammer, and protecting yourself against spam.

A guide to doing business online

www.e-businessguide.gov.au

An Australian guide to doing business online, designed by small business for small business.

Australian high tech crime centre

www.ahtcc.gov.au

The AHTCC combats multi-jurisdictional high tech crimes with a nationally coordinated approach.

You may like to visit some of these websites:

www.onsecure.gov.au

OnSecure is an Australian Government website that provides resources and information for Internet users seeking advice about information security. It includes links to government agencies concerned with information security, and to other sites which provide information and guidance on e-security issues.

www.standards.com.au

Standards Australia produces a number of publications on information security. 'Security for small to medium enterprises' is in two parts. Part 1, 'How to achieve it' describes in simple terms a process for planning and implementing information security. Part 2, 'A reference guide' details information on specific aspects of information security appropriate to small and medium organisations.

www.oecd.org

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has developed a document on Internet security available at www.oecd.org. Enter the phrase: 'guidelines for the security of information systems and networks' in the search box.

http://www.acma.gov.au/acmainter

Australian Communications and Media Authority has published information titled 'Protecting your business from spam'. To find it, go to the ACMA home page and enter in the search box the phrase: 'Protecting your business' then click on 'go'.