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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. It is supported by the Internet Industry Association’s (IIA) national anti-spyware campaign at www.nospyware.net.au , where you will find more detailed information and anti-spyware software that is available to use for a free trial period.