At Monash University, being cyber aware is everyone's responsibility. Here you can learn more about what you can do to be cyber aware at work and at home.

For more, see cyber security management practices and security controls at Monash and cyber security resources for staff.

Suspected ransomware on your computer

If you’re at a Monash University location:

1. Contact the Service Desk immediately
2. Disconnect your machine from the network to prevent spreading the infection to shared network drives.

• Windows: click the wi-fi symbol in the Taskbar and select Flight Mode to turn off wi-fi and Bluetooth
• macOS: click the wi-fi symbol in the Menu Bar and click Turn Wi-Fi off.

If you’re off-site on a personal device, it's recommended to rebuild your entire computer and restore data from your personal backups.

Report an incident

See the cyber security website to report an incident involving data privacy, cyber security or a threat to critical infrastructure.

Report an incident

Cyber Security or Privacy Assessments (ISRA/PIA)

To find out more about how to access Monash OneTrust and log a cyber security or privacy assessment, go to Monash OneTrust ISRA/PIA Access Guide.

Awareness at Monash

Be aware of scams and risks

• Understand the impact of insider threats
• Be aware of physical security
• Protect yourself from social engineering attacks
• Secure your social media accounts
• Check that websites are secure
• Join the Cyber Security Champions group on Workplace
• Understand the risks specific to your role

Recognise and report phishing

• Recognise phishing emails
• Report phishing emails
• Understand the email warning banners in Gmail
• Be extra cautious of emails in your spam folder

Report incidents and suspicions

• Report any cyber security incidents or suspected incidents.
• Incidents can include unauthorised system access (hacking), password compromise, malware (viruses etc), phishing and ransomware attacks, denial of service attacks, website defacement and data breaches

Use a strong passphrase

• Use a strong passphrase
• Use a password manager
• Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Follow everyday cyber hygiene

• Use secure wi-fi
• Use the Monash VPN
• Block pop-ups
• Enable antivirus
• Update the software on your devices
• Use only Monash University approved software
• Ensure new software is Monash approved
• Follow the Monash Travel IT Guides

Know your data

• Understand your data classification level
• Share files securely
• Be aware of data exfiltration risk

Understand the risks specific to your role

• Find out why admin rights are a security risk
• Understand third-party risks
• Learn about the risks of collaboration
• Understand the importance of secure coding

Remote working

• When working remotely, always follow everyday cyber hygiene.
• Find more tips on how to stay cyber safe when using Zoom.

International travel guides

If you’re travelling overseas for Monash study or work, check out these travel guides to ensure you stay cyber safe.

• IT international travel guide for staff
• IT international travel guide for students