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Hardening Linux workstations and servers Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to assist organisations in understanding how to harden Linux workstations and servers.
Join the Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing service through Sentinel News
Mar 20, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD’s) Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing (CTIS) is a two-way sharing platform that enables government and industry partners to receive and share information about malicious cyber activity at machine speed.
PRC state-sponsored cyber group APT40’s expanding tradecraft and tactics News
Jul 9, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a new joint advisory with international partners on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security (MSS) tradecraft in action.
Email hardening
Apr 11, 2023 - This page lists publications on the hardening of message exchange via electronic mail.
2023-03: ASD's ACSC Ransomware Profile – Lockbit 3.0 Advisory
Jun 15, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of Lockbit 3.0 which is the newest version of Lockbit ransomware. It is used by cybercriminals to conduct ransomware attacks against multiple sectors and organisations worldwide, including Australia. Once gaining access to a victim’s environment, cybercriminals use this ransomware for similar purposes as other variants such as encrypting their data, and extorting a ransom to return access to the sensitive files.
Online shoppers the target of Christmas cyber grinches News
Nov 3, 2021 - In the lead-up to Black Friday and festive season sales, Australians must be alert to the cybercriminals seeking to steal your Christmas joy and your money.
Internet of Things devices Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - IoT devices can include smart televisions, security cameras and fridges. Learn how to buy and use IoT devices securely.
Restricting Microsoft Office macros Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to discuss approaches that can be applied by organisations to secure systems against malicious Microsoft Office macros while balancing both their business and security requirements.
Critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the Log4j library Alert
Dec 21, 2021 - A vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) exists in certain versions of the Log4j library. A malicious cyber actor could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Australian organisations should apply latest patches immediately where Log4j is known to be used.
Manic Menagerie Investigation Report Reports and statistics
Jan 29, 2019 - This report details technical findings and mitigation advice related to the extensive compromise of at least eight Australian web hosting providers investigated by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) in May 2018.
Safer Internet Day 2021 News
Feb 9, 2021 - Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021 aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and share strategies everyone can use for staying secure online.
Governance
May 16, 2024 - This page lists publications on governance strategies that can be applied to improve cybersecurity within organisations.
Back to school with cyber secure devices News
Feb 4, 2022 - As children return to school, Australian parents are urged to make devices like mobile phones and laptop computers more cyber secure and to teach their children about cyber security, with 2022 set to be another year of hybrid learning for most families.
Russian FSB cyber actor Star Blizzard continues worldwide spear-phishing campaigns Advisory
Dec 8, 2023 - The Russia-based actor is targeting organisations and individuals in the UK and other geographical areas of interest.
Guidelines for physical security Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on physical security.
Multi-factor authentication for stronger cyber protection News
Feb 25, 2021 - Australians are being urged to strengthen proof of identity protections to help stop cybercriminals gaining unauthorised access to online information and accounts.
PRC State-Sponsored Cyber Activity Advisory
Mar 20, 2024 - This fact sheet provides an overview for executive leaders on the urgent risk posed by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors known as "Volt Typhoon."
Safe Software Deployment Publication
Oct 25, 2024 - It is critical for all software manufacturers to implement a safe software deployment program supported by verified processes, including robust testing and measurements.
MSP Investigation Report Reports and statistics
Dec 21, 2018 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) investigation report details the theft of commercial secrets, data and information from the Australian arm of a multinational construction services company via their Managed Service Provider.
Guidelines for system hardening Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on system hardening.
New Secure-by-Design publication released in collaboration with international partners News
May 15, 2024 - Today, the Australian Signals Directorate has released a new Secure-by-Design advisory, Choosing Secure and Verifiable Technologies, developed and co-sealed with our Five Eyes partners.
Choosing secure and verifiable technologies: Executive guidance Publication
Dec 5, 2024 - This guide supports senior leaders to enable their organisations to understand their threat environment and make better-informed assessments and decisions to procure secure technologies.
Security configuration guide: Viasat Mobile Dynamic Defense Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australian’s to understand risks when deploying Viasat MDD devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.
Hardening Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 workstations Publication
Jul 16, 2024 - This publication provides recommendations on hardening workstations using Enterprise and Education editions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11. While this publication refers to workstations, most recommendations are equally applicable to servers (with the exception of Domain Controllers) using Microsoft Windows Server. Security features discussed in this publication, along with the names and locations of Group Policy settings, are taken from Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2 and Windows 11 version 23H2.
Summary of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Used to Target Australian Networks Advisory
May 20, 2020 - This advisory provides information on methods to detect many of the TTPs listed. Partners are strongly encouraged to review their environments for the presence of the exploited vulnerabilities and provided TTPs.
Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents Publication
Feb 1, 2017 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has developed prioritised mitigation strategies to help organisations mitigate cybersecurity incidents caused by various cyberthreats. This guidance addresses targeted cyber intrusions (i.e. those executed by advanced persistent threats such as foreign intelligence services), ransomware and external adversaries with destructive intent, malicious insiders, ‘business email compromise’, and industrial control systems.
Cybersecurity principles Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - Follow the Information security manual (ISM)'s cybersecurity principles to protect information technology and operational technology systems, applications and data from cyberthreats.
Secure by Design foundations Publication
Jul 30, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC's Secure by Design foundations represent a first step in a new approach to assist technology manufacturers and customers to adopt Secure by Design. While the foundations are primarily designed to foster discussion within technology manufacturers on how to best approach Secure by Design, they contain relevant information and actions for technology customers.
Guidelines for cryptography Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cryptography.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities Publication
Apr 20, 2023 - This guidance is the result of a collaborative effort from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), and the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ).
