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Why it’s time to ditch your one password for passphrases News
Apr 28, 2023 - Your accounts are only as strong as the tools keeping them secure. One of the most effective ways of protecting your personal information and accounts is to use a strong passphrase.
Update your devices to keep cybercriminals out News
May 3, 2021 - Updating the software on electronic devices is one of the easiest and most important ways all Australians can defend against cybercriminals and be protected from online threats.
Improve your cyber security with the Quad Cyber Challenge! News
Apr 6, 2023 - The challenge is aimed at promoting responsible cyber security practices across Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
Hardening Microsoft 365, Office 2021, Office 2019 and Office 2016 Publication
Jul 24, 2023 - Workstations are often targeted by malicious actors using malicious websites, emails or removable media in an attempt to extract sensitive information. Hardening applications on workstations is an important part of reducing this risk.
2019-131a: Emotet malware campaign Alert
Oct 1, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has observed an ongoing and widespread campaign of malicious emails designed to spread Emotet across a variety of sectors in the Australian economy, including critical infrastructure providers and government agencies.
CVE-2024-24919 - Check Point Security Gateway Information Disclosure Alert
May 31, 2024 - The ASD’s ACSC is aware of CVE-2024-24919 that enables access of sensitive information to an unauthorised actor.
ASD's ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report, July 2019 to June 2020 Reports and statistics
Sep 3, 2020 - This report has been jointly produced by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the ACIC and the AFP, and is the first unclassified annual threat report since the ASD's ACSC became part of the ASD in July 2018. The report identifies and describes key cybersecurity threats targeting Australian systems and networks, and provides a range of examples and real-world case studies of malicious activity targeting Australian networks, between July 2019 and June 2020. It provides mitigation advice that all Australians and organisations can take to defend against these threats.
Summary of Tradecraft Trends for 2019-20 Alert
May 20, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) investigated and responded to numerous cyber security incidents during 2019 and 2020 so far.
VMware vCenter Server plugin remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2021-21972) Alert
Feb 25, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) advises users of VMware vCenter Server products, including as part of VMware Cloud Foundation, to ensure their systems are promptly patched after the recent disclosure of a new remote code execution vulnerability.
2019-126: Vulnerable version of Telerik UI being actively exploited by APT actor Alert
May 22, 2020 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has become aware that Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors have been scanning for and attempting exploitation against unpatched versions of Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX using publicly available exploits. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to upload files to the vulnerable server to facilitate further compromise.
So you think you've been hacked
Sep 1, 2022 - Use our interactive tool to find out what to do learn what steps to take if you think you’re the a victim of a cybercrime.
ISM OSCAL v2024.12.19
Dec 18, 2024 - ISM OSCAL v2024.12.19 - based on December 2024 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.
Resources library
Nov 21, 2024 - Resources for individuals, families and small businesses
After you've made a purchase Guidance
Once you’ve made a purchase you still need to remain vigilant. Cybercriminals can target you even after you’ve made a purchase on a legitimate website. Learn what to look out for after you’ve bought something online.
"Bulletproof" hosting providers Publication
Jan 22, 2025 - Bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers lease cybercriminals a virtual and/or physical infrastructure from which to operate. BPH providers are a specific class of internet infrastructure service that enables malicious actors (including cybercriminals) to host illicit content and run operations on the internet.
Cloud computing security for cloud service providers Publication
Jan 18, 2024 - This publication is designed to assist cloud service providers (CSPs) in offering secure cloud services. It can also assist assessors in validating the security posture of a cloud service, which is often verified through an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment of the CSP services.
IRAP resources Program page
Jun 16, 2025 - IRAP resources
Managed service providers: How to manage risk to customer networks Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - There are several mitigation strategies that managed service providers can implement to protect their own networks and manage the security risks posed to their customers’ networks.
Marketing and filtering email service providers Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - This publication provides high level guidance on how to use email service providers (ESPs) in particular deployment scenarios. The considerations and controls described in that publication also apply to ESPs sending email on other organisations’ behalf.
Questions to ask managed service providers Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Asking the right questions to managed service providers can help organisations better understand the cybersecurity of their systems and the services they provide.
"Bulletproof" hosting providers are not so bulletproof News
Jan 22, 2025 - Many cybercriminals rely on Bulletproof Hosting (BPH) providers to carry out their unlawful activities. Read our new publication to find out more about the role that BPH providers play in the cybercrime ecosystem.
Cyber threat actors compromising networks of major global telecommunications providers News
Dec 4, 2024 - New guidance is available for network defenders of communications infrastructure to strengthen visibility and harden devices against PRC-affiliated and other malicious cyber actors.
Who are ASD's training providers? Program page
Mar 23, 2021 - ASD endorses ICT training providers to develop and facilitate IRAP New Starter Training.
Joint advisory released for Managed Service Providers and Customers to mitigate cybersecurity risks News
May 12, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today joined with international cyber security agency partners, to warn Managed Service Providers (MSP) of pressing cyber risks and provide guidance on suitable mitigations for them and their customers.
Cyber incidents affecting telecommunications carriers & eligible carriage service providers
Outsourcing and procurement
Apr 11, 2023 - Outsourcing to external service providers can save organisations time and money. By incorporating cybersecurity into procurement considerations, organisations can benefit significantly in the long run.
Guidelines for procurement and outsourcing Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on procurement and outsourcing activities.
Australian organisations encouraged to urgently adopt an enhanced cyber security posture Alert
Mar 28, 2022 - Australian organisations are encouraged to urgently adopt an enhanced cyber security posture. Organisations should act now and follow ACSC’s advice to improve their cyber security resilience in light of the heightened threat environment.
Exploring Memory Safety in Critical Open Source Projects Publication
Jun 27, 2024 - This publication follows the December 2023 release of The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps, which recommended software manufacturers create memory safe roadmaps, including plans to address memory safety in external dependencies, which commonly include open source software (OSS). Today’s publication provides a starting point for these roadmaps by investigating the scale of memory safety risk in selected OSS.
Essential Eight Assessment Course News
Jul 4, 2023 - Today, the Australian Signals Directorate has launched the Essential Eight Assessment Course pilot in collaboration with TAFEcyber.
