What types of cybercrime occur in Australia and what are the authorities doing to combat the problem? To what extent is this new form of crime impacting on our lives and our livelihood? How exposed is your business to the threat of cybercrime and what can you do minimise the risks? Learn more in the first part or our Cybercrime Down Under special report
Cyberlaw: Handcuffed by definitions
Online or computer-related criminal activity in Australia is fraught with much uncertainty, particularly since authorities such as the Federal Police are unsure as to the actual extent of the problem.
Cybercrime Prevention: Who's doing what?
The breadth of offences that are encompassed by the term "cybercrime" or "e-crime" is a complicating factor in attempting to police it. In fact, no single authority has absolute control of the issue and some state police departments have developed their own strategies regarding particular elements of cybercrime.
Cyberstalking: Is someone watching you?
A brief report issued by criminology experts has identified three major forms of cyberstalking: email stalking, Internet stalking and computer stalking. What are they and how do you know when you are a victim?
E-crime: Breaching the corporate network
Although it's easy to blame hackers for breaches in business technology security, it's often the victim that should wear much of the blame.
Security: Is your business on top of things?
The protection of your company's data is not a simple issue and shouldn't be brushed aside by merely throwing money at it and hoping it will go away. ZDNet takes a look at your priorities and how they should be addressed.
Outsourcing: The answer to your security issues?
Tim Smith, chief technology officer of security for Australian ASP and network integrator Com Tech Solutions, says that the primary issue for security has not really changed much in the last six years.
Risk Analysis: First step to protection
Experts have agreed that the initial step for Australian organisations looking to implement an effective security solution and protect themselves from cybercrime is to undertake a comprehensive risk analysis process.
CPOs and CSOs: Solutions or just titles?
Chief Privacy Officers or Chief Security Officers are becoming more prevalent in large US companies to help combat breaches of company assets. Will this trend take off in Australia?
Read the second part in this series to learn more about hackers and their role in cybercrime and the enterprise
