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Security and Encryption

Information and resources on keeping your computer systems and information secure.

• Installing Digital Certificates (PKI)
• Infosheet Email & Privacy (Victorian Privacy Commissioner)
• What makes a good password?
• Hacking Sparks Need for Complex Passwords By Anick Jesdanun, The Associated Press, Tuesday, June 1 2004
• Introduction to Encryption
• Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• PKI FAQs
• Managers Guide to Information Security (244KB) What to look for when you buy
• Exposure Draft of the Australian Government Electronic Authentication Framework, May 2004 (543KB)
• Managing Internet Security - Good Practice Guide (794KB) Published by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office
• Internet Security Checklist (1.74MB)
  The Internet Security Essentials is a package of tips and hints to assist both businesses and consumers operate more securely online. The package includes the top ten tips on security and a variety of other information including how to set up a firewall and how to stop the influx of spam e-mails.
• Spyware (815KB)
  The brochure provides information about what spyware is and tips for identifying, removing and preventing it from being installed on your computer.