Australian Government e-Authentication Framework for Business
AGIMO has developed a number of publications to guide businesses and government organisations toward best practice in electronic authentication (e-authentication).
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - an overview
The AGAF overview provides an introduction to the government's framework for e-authentication.The overview covers some broad authentication concepts and the principles behind the AGAF.
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - better practice guide to authorisation and access management
This better practice guide is a framework for businesses and agencies to use in addressing the authorisation and access management requirements for the provision of online services to Australian businesses.
Glossary
This glossary provides an alphabetical listing and brief explanation of technical terms used throughout the AGAF publications.
Guides for business
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - checklist for business
The checklist for business is targeted at small businesses and managers responsible for overseeing information technology (IT) security. It provides an introduction to e-authentication and the AGAF by detailing the issues businesses need to consider when conducting a transaction online with the government. The checklist also outlines activities a business can undertake to reduce the risks associated with online transactions. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide, but rather aims to introduce and highlight the key non-technical issues for business.
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - implementation guide for business
The implementation guide for business provides more detailed explanations of the activities a business should undertake when interacting with government agencies online. To assist businesses in these activities, the guide includes a step by step description of the processes a business should follow to implement the AGAF. At each step, relevant information is provided in tutorial form (to enable quick assimilation of the information) and/or as checklists (to help apply the information to specific circumstances). Where technical detail is needed, there are links to resources provided in related guides or by other organisations.
Guides for government
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - checklist for government
The checklist for government is aimed at managers working in government agencies. It provides an introduction to e-authentication and the AGAF from a government perspective. The checklist addresses the key issues agencies might need to consider when implementing and using e-authentication. Also covered are the activities an agency should undertake when planning and setting up systems that employ e-authentication. The implementation guide for government covers all these issues and activities more comprehensively.
Australian Government e-Authentication Framework - implementation guide for government
The implementation guide for government provides more detailed explanations of the activities government agencies should undertake when employing e-authentication systems. It is intended to help implement the AGAF by assisting agencies in developing an e-authentication strategy. To make it as easy as possible, the guide is split into three volumes:
Volume 1. Developing an e-authentication strategy
Volume 3. Detailed guidelines for developing and implementing e-authentication approaches.
Contact for information on this page: Authentication/gatekeeper team