Australia's cyber security package

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has unveiled a $230 million cyber security strategy to defend Australia from online attacks.

MALCOLM TURNBULL'S TIPS TO AVOID CYBER INTRUSIONS

* Regularly update passwords

* Guard passwords like your ATM pin

* Avoid unusual looking links in emails

* If something looks suspicious it probably is

* Use two-stage authentication access processes on cloud-based apps

* Protect devices with credentials

THE CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY

NATIONAL CYBER PARTNERSHIP ($38.8m)

* New, more accessible Australian Cyber Security Centre - relocated from ASIO building

STRONG CYBER DEFENCES ($136.1m)

* Joint cyber threat information sharing centres and online portal

* Good practice guidance

* Small business grants for improved security

* Increase government's cybercrime intelligence and investigation capability

* Boost capability to identify vulnerabilities in government systems

GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INFLUENCE ($6.7m)

* Increase Australia's open and secure internet advocacy overseas

GROWTH AND INNOVATION ($38m - funded under National Innovation and Science Agenda)

* Establish national cyber security innovation network

* Enhance Australia's digital and data network Data61's cyber security program

A CYBER SMART NATION ($13.5m)

* Establish academic centres of cyber security excellence

* National cyber security awareness


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