AusCERT
| Headquarters | The University of Queensland |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.auscert.org.au |
AusCERT is a non-profit organisation founded in 1993 that provides advice, education and solutions to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
Their office is located on the University of Queensland campus.[1]
History
[edit]In the early 1990s, Australian university student Nahshon Even-Chai hacked into the NASA computer system in his spare time.[2] In response to this incident, three Australian universities (Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University, and the University of Queensland) formed AusCERT, which aimed to create a central source for information security and protection.[citation needed]
Services
[edit]AusCERT services include phishing take-downs, security bulletins, incident notifications, sensitive information alerts, early warning SMS, and malicious URL feeds.[3]
AusCERT is one of many computer emergency response teams (CERTs) and a member of FIRST, a worldwide network of computer security incident response and security teams.[4] They are also a charter member[5] of APCERT.[6][7][8]
AusCERT Annual Conference
[edit]AusCERT's conference for security professionals takes place every year.[9] The conference program includes tutorials, networking activities, keynote speakers, and the Australian Information Security Awards.[10]
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, AusCERT hosted their first virtual conference. The conference MC was Adam Spencer, and featured speakers Julie Inman (eSafety Commission), Kana Shinoda (Code Blue), and Lukasz Gogolkiewicz (Seek).[11]
Additional Activities
[edit]The organisation currently supports and shares cybersecurity techniques openly with the following groups:
- The Australian Access Federation,[12]
- Cyber Security threat annual surveys with BDO,[13]
- International Training with APNIC,[14]
- Training and support with KrCERT,[15] and
- Council of Australian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT).[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "UQ Org Units - The University of Queensland, Australia". www.uq.edu.au. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "NFSA Digital Learning - Hackers (2001)". NFSA Digital Learning. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Our Services | Cybersecurity Services Australia | AusCERT". www.auscert.org.au. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "FIRST Members". FIRST — Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "APCERT 2003 Annual Report" (PDF). Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT).
- ^ "APCERT Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team". Archived from the original on 3 May 2003.
- ^ "Member Teams : About APCERT / APCERT". www.apcert.org. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Introduction of APCERT" (PDF). Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- ^ Ford, Craig (4 June 2019). "AusCERT2019: An interesting experience". CSO Online. Archived from the original on 18 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Who We Are – AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference". conference.auscert.org.au. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Keynote Speakers | AusCERT Cyber Security Conference". AusCERT Conference. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ Australian Access Federation (presentation)
- ^ "2018/19 Cyber Security Survey: Response not just prevention". www.bdo.com.au. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Cybersecurity training series builds skills and regional cooperation". APNIC Blog. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "APCERT 2005 Annual Report" (PDF). apcert.org. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
- ^ "Cybersecurity Community ISAC Initiatives | CAUDIT". Archived from the original on 18 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.