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AusCERT is the national Computer Emergency Response Team for Australia and a leading CERT in the Asia/Pacific region. As a trusted Australian contact within a worldwide network of computer security experts, we provide computer incident prevention, response and mitigation strategies for members, a national alerting service and an incident reporting scheme.
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Somebody hit the internet 'snooze' button -
It's been a remarkably quiet week this week. Only a few bulletins, and nothing particularly earth shattering in them.
Opera had a small group of vulnerabilities, and as a Wii owner who manage... (22/08/2008)
Fedora infrastructure issue - Fedora are currently recommending that "you not
download or update any additional packages on your Fedora systems" at the moment. (20/08/2008)
To Patch or Not to Patch - I am sure you are all expecting me to mention something about Microsoft
and how you should patch your systems now. And then I would go on to say
how you should patch all systems with patches as soon as you can. After
all I am a good little security professional. (15/08/2008)
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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)
Information Security Incident Management Training - AusCERT's new training course and schedule for 2008 has been released. During this course AusCERT will present Incident Response best practice, tips, tools and techniques gleaned from fifteen years experience of assisting members in handling information security incidents. An optional day of hands on classes will guide students through a the live forensics of a compromised Windows system. (12/05/2008)
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. (07/03/2008)
Practical Computer Security slides - AusCERT has released a basic Microsoft Powerpoint presentation to assist organisations with providing introductory computer security awareness training to individuals. (28/02/2008)
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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.
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 Membership
AusCERT member subscribers receive benefits not available to non-members.
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