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Cyber security in the Victorian Government

How we’re protecting our cyber security and helping government to prepare and respond.

Cyber security incidents impacting Victorians

Publicly available information about cyber incidents affecting Victorian departments and agencies.

9 out of 10 Victorian Government organisations experienced a cyber incident last year.

Most cyber incidents involve ‘phishing’ - where a scammer sends an email message to trick the recipient into giving away private information such as usernames, passwords and financial credentials.

Prevent a cyber incident

Prevention is better than a cure! We all have a responsibility to protect ourselves online. Follow these steps to prepare you and your organisation so your systems are less vulnerable to cyber attacks

Cyber Security Incident Management Plan

The Victorian Government Cyber Security Incident Management Plan provides important information about how the Victorian Public Sector will respond to cyber security incidents.

Report or respond to a cyber incident

What to do and who to contact when you need help with a cyber security incident if you are a government department or agency.

Victoria’s Cyber Strategy

Our five-year strategy sets the government’s vision for creating a cyber-safe Victoria.

Cyber security entities and partnerships

Find out which entities and groups are working to protect cyber security in the Victorian Government.

Updated 23 October 2024

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