Take a second. Stay secure.
Take a second. Stay secure. is the theme for Cyber Security Action Month 2026.
It reflects a simple idea: the small choices we make every day - at work, at home, and in our communities - play an important role in keeping us secure online.
Cyber security doesn’t need to be complex or time‑consuming. Often, it’s about taking a moment to pause and make a safer choice. A safer choice before clicking a link, sharing information, creating a password, or responding to an unexpected request.
Cyber Security Action Month is an annual opportunity for Australians to think differently about cyber security. Not as something technical or overwhelming, but as a set of simple, practical actions that can be built into everyday routines.
This October, take a second when using your devices, apps, or online services to identify a simple step you can take and stay secure.
How to get involved
Cyber Security Action Month is a chance for individuals, organisations, and communities to take simple steps and help normalise cyber‑secure behaviours.
Whether you’re at home, at work, or part of a community, you can get involved by choosing one or two actions that make sense for you and building them into your routine.
Take a second to choose the cyber security steps that you need. Small actions can make a big difference to staying safe online.
Explore the key actions
Cyber Security Action Month resources
To support participation in Cyber Security Action Month, a range of resources are available for individuals, organisations, and partners.
Several ZIP files contain both Australian Government branded and non-branded assets, giving you the flexibility to choose the version that best aligns with your audience and channels.
Use these materials to amplify the message and help more Australians take a second and stay secure.
Social media
Raise awareness by tagging #CyberMonth2026 when you share Cyber Security Action Month campaign messaging and materials.
Poster
Stakeholder kit
This kit includes a range of resources and information that anyone can use.
Share the message with your networks and help more Australians take a second to stay secure.
Links and tools
The following tools and resources from the Australian Government and trusted partners can help you take simple steps to improve your cyber security.
Check your cyber safety
Passwords
Scams
More tools and guidance
- Oversharing Risk Indicator
- Translated resources on cyber safe behaviours
- Translated guides on cyber security information
- First Nations resources
- Click Fit awareness.
Cyber help
If something doesn’t feel right online, it’s important to act quickly.
Whether you’ve experienced a cyber incident, think you’ve been scammed, or are unsure about a suspicious message or activity, support is available. You don’t have to handle it alone. Taking action early can help limit harm and protect others.