Cyber security incident response

Learn how you can prepare for and respond to cyber security incidents.

Plan for what to do before, during and after a cyber security incident

Having a cyber security incident response plan helps organisations respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. When a plan is in place, people know exactly what to do, which can help reduce confusion and mistakes during an attack. This helps limit damage to data, systems and the organisation’s reputation. A good plan also helps businesses recover faster and get back to normal operations sooner. Without a plan, cyber attacks can cause more harm, cost more money, and take longer to fix. It’s essential that organisations know how to plan for, and respond to, cyber incidents quickly and effectively.

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Discover resources below to help manage your organisation’s risk of a cyber incident.

Cyber incident management arrangements for Australian Governments

Explore how Australian governments manage and respond to significant cyber security incidents through a coordinated, national approach.