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Australian Government_National Security

  • ASIO - ASIO is Australia's national security intelligence service. ASIO's main role is to gather information and produce intelligence that will enable it to warn the government about activities or situations that might endanger Australia's national security.
  • Attorney-General - Attorney-General's home page. This page includes media releases, speeches and transcripts.
  • Attorney-General's Department - The Australian Government Attorney-General's Department serves the people of Australia by providing essential expert support to the Government in the maintenance and improvement of Australia's system of law and justice and its national security and emergency management systems.
  • Department of Defence - Department of Defence, and through this site, links to the Australian Army, RAN and RAAF.
  • Emergency Management Australia (EMA) - This website provides the key online access point for emergency management information from the Australian Government.
  • Security Construction & Equipment Committee (SCEC) - The Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) is a standing interdepartmental committee responsible for the evaluation of security equipment for use by Australian Government departments and agencies. SCEC reports to the Attorney General's, Protective Security Policy Committee which was established by the Australian Government to develop and establish guidelines for protection of Australian Government resources.
  • Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN) - The Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN) for Critical Infrastructure Resilience provides an environment where business and government can share vital information on security issues relevant to the protection of our critical infrastructure and the continuity of essential services in the face of all hazards.


Australian Security Links

  • ASIAL - Established in 1969, ASIAL represents approximately 85% of the security industry in Australia.
  • ASIS International - Australia - ASIS International has more than 37,000 members in 92 countries and is the largest organisation for professional security managers and advisers, globally. ASIS members include managers and directors of security, corporate executives, consultants, architects, lawyers, and law enforcement professionals. You too can share in the benefits that only membership can provide by joining ASIS International and participating in local Chapter activities.
  • Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) - Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) is the leading defence/industry publication in Australia. It is a sister publication to Australian Security Magazine (ASM), both published by Yaffa Publishing Group, headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
  • Australian Security Professionals - The Australasian Council of Security Professionals aims to coordinate the activities of the security profession throughout Australia.
  • Biometrics Institute - The Biometrics Institute is an independent not-for-profit membership organisation representing biometric users and vendors.
  • Continuity Forum - Continuity Forum Pty Ltd is an active network of organisations that share an interest in seeing that their business continuity and disaster recovery plans are resilient and continually reviewed.
  • Security Suppliers: ASM's Security Access - Fully searchable website for security suppliers; includes the latest product news and contact details.
  • SPAAL - The Security Providers Association of Australia Limited (SPAAL) is an Approved Security Industry Association for New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory.


Cyber Security Information Sites

  • AUS_AusCERT - AusCERT is the premier Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Australia and a leading CERT in the Asia/Pacific region.
  • AUS_CERT Australia - CERT Australia is Australia’s official national computer emergency response team (CERT). CERT Australia works to ensure that all Australians and Australian businesses have access to information on how to better protect their information technology environment from cyber based threats and vulnerabilities
  • AUS_Cyber Security Operations Centre - The Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) is a Defence Signals Directorate capability that serves all government agencies. The CSOC has two main roles: (a) it provides government with a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats against Australian interests; and (b) it coordinates operational responses to cyber events of national importance across government and critical infrastructure. The CSOC serves all government agencies and has embedded representation from a number of other agencies involved in assessing the threat to, and the protection of, Australian interests from sophisticated threat actors.
  • AUS_Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) - The Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) is an intelligence agency in the Australian Government Department of Defence, with its headquarters in Canberra. DSD: (a) collects and analyses foreign signals intelligence, known as Sigint and (b) provides advice and assistance on information and communications security, known as InfoSec.
  • UK_Cyber Security Challenge - The Cyber Security Challenge is a series of national online games and competitions that will test the cyber security abilities of individuals and teams from every walk of life. It is designed to excite and inspire anyone considering a career in the cyber security industry.
  • USA_US-Cert - The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team


International Links

  • EU_European Network & Information Security Agency ENISA - ENISA is the EU’s response to security issues of the European Union. As such, it is the 'pacemaker' for Information Security in Europe. The objective is to make ENISA’s web site the European ‘hub’ for exchange of information, best practices and knowledge in the field of Information Security. This web site is an access point to the EU Member States and other actors in this field.
  • UK_GCHQ - GCHQ provides intelligence, protects information and informs relevant UK policy to keep our society safe and successful in the Internet age.
  • UK_Home Office - The Home Office is the lead government department in the UK for immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, counter terrorism and police.
  • UK_MI5 - The Security Service (MI5) is responsible for protecting the United Kingdom against threats to national security.
  • UK_Security Institute - A UK-based association of security professionals reaching a standard of competence judged by validation of experience or qualification.
  • UK_The International Institute for Strategic Studies - The International Institute for Strategic Studies is the UK's leading authority on global security: facts, analysis, influence
  • USA_Department of Homeland Security - The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from threats. This requires the dedication of more than 230,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector.
  • USA_Transportation Security Administration - Mission: The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.