Cybersecurity Resources
This page is dedicated to advancing baseline cybersecurity awareness for neurodivergent individuals, and the broader community. You may recognise content from our online cyber awareness series ‘Safe Mode’.
Our cybersecurity resources are helping to keep you safe, leveraging the expertise of Untapped Cyber, the full spectrum of cybersecurity practices. Untapped Cyber is founded on the principles of creating a sustainable cybersecurity workforce for neurodiverse, First Nations, veterans and returning-employees, especially women and carers.
If you are interested in learning more about Untapped’s cybersecurity resources and services, please email: contact@untapped-talent.com
“The average self-reported cost of cybercrime in 2023-24 is $30,700”
Contents
What is Cybersecurity?
Common types of cybersecurity threats
Best practices for individuals and organisations
Additional resources
Careers
1. What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practices, policies, and technologies in place to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks. Cybersecurity aims to protect computers, networks, programs, and data from damage or unauthorised access.
Just like we lock doors to keep burglars out of our home, cybersecurity locks them out of our accounts and devices.