National E-Security Awareness Week 23-27 October 2006

On 23 October 2006, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, the Hon Helen Coonan launched the National E-Security Awareness Week and StaySmartOnline, a new government website designed to inform Australian online users about e-security basics.

The Awareness Week aims to heighten awareness of online security issues and inform home users and small businesses of the simple steps they can take to Stay Smart Online. A schedule of events for the Week outlines various events that industry and community organisations are hosting during the week.

StaySmartOnline

The new e-security website StaySmartOnline offers practical advice and tips on e-security for home users, small businesses and families. Take a look at the site, try the quizzes, sign up for the free update service and get to know the practical steps you can take to stay smart online.