The threat
Multiple foreign powers are aggressively conducting espionage and foreign interference against Australia. They want to know about Australia’s politics, defence, national security, technology, economy and sensitive data. Some foreign powers are determined to undermine Australia’s sovereignty, interfere in our democracy and influence decision-making.
These foreign powers want to know what you know, what you can access and how you can be used to act in their national interests. When you travel overseas, foreign intelligence services can target you more easily in their home countries.
What you should do
Know your value: before you travel, know the value of the sensitive or classified knowledge you hold.
Know your destination: before you book any overseas business travel, check with your workplace security team for advice about your destination/s.
Know how it could happen: familiarise yourself with the ways your information and devices could be targeted.
For more information on the threat and what you should do, read the Managing the EFI threat while travelling overseas guide.
Resources
This guide helps you to protect yourself and your assets while travelling, including what you can do to enhance your personal safety and security.