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Reports and statistics  

Nov 3, 2022 - Find the latest cyber security reports and statistics

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024  

Sep 30, 2024 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online.

/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/cloud-security-guidance/cloud-computing-security-tenants

Cloud computing security for tenants   Publication

Jan 18, 2024 - This publication is designed to assist an organisation’s cybersecurity team, cloud architects and business representatives to jointly perform a risk assessment and use cloud services securely.

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/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/essential-eight/essential-eight-assessment-process-guide

Essential Eight assessment process guide   Publication

Oct 2, 2024 - This publication provides advice on how to assess the implementation of the Essential Eight.

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Quiz library   Guidance

Test your knowledge about cybersecurity practices and threats through our quizzes.

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Malicious insiders   Threat

Jun 23, 2020 - Malicious insiders can be employees, former employees, contractors or business associates who have legitimate access to your systems and data, but use that access to destroy data, steal data or sabotage your systems. It does not include well-meaning staff who accidentally put your cybersecurity at risk or spill data.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/system-administration/securing-powershell-enterprise

Securing PowerShell in the enterprise   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - This publication describes a maturity framework for PowerShell, balancing the security and business requirements of organisations. This framework enables organisations to take incremental steps towards securing PowerShell across their environment.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/new-guidance-engaging-artificial-intelligence

New guidance for engaging with artificial intelligence   News

Jan 24, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a new publication, Engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/system-monitoring/implementing-siem-and-soar-platforms/implementing-siem-and-soar-platforms-executive-guidance

Implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms: Executive guidance   Publication

May 27, 2025 - This publication is one of three in a suite of guidance on SIEM and SOAR platforms. It is primarily intended for executives but can be used by any organisation that is considering whether and how to implement a SIEM and/or SOAR.

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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/2023-top-routinely-exploited-vulnerabilities

2023 top routinely exploited vulnerabilities   Advisory

Nov 13, 2024 - This advisory provides details, collected and compiled by the authoring agencies, on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely and frequently exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2023 and their associated Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs). Malicious cyber actors exploited more zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks in 2023 compared to 2022, allowing them to conduct operations against high priority targets.
The authoring agencies strongly encourage vendors, designers, developers, and end-user organizations to implement the following recommendations, and those found within the Mitigations section of this advisory, to reduce the risk of compromise by malicious cyber actors.

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/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/ism/cybersecurity-guidelines/guidelines-communications-infrastructure

Guidelines for communications infrastructure   Advice

Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications infrastructure.

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Antivirus software   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - The consequences of viruses, spyware and other malicious software can be serious and far reaching. Follow our guidance about using antivirus software.

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/about-us/view-all-content/reports-and-statistics/commonwealth-cyber-security-posture-2023

The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2023   Reports and statistics

Nov 16, 2023 - The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2023 informs Parliament on the implementation of cybersecurity measures across the Australian Government for the 2022–23 financial year. According to the Flipchart of PGPA Act Commonwealth entities and companies, as of 30 June 2023 the Australian Government comprised 100 non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs), 72 corporate Commonwealth entities (CCEs) and 17 Commonwealth companies (CCs); totalling 189 Australian government entities.

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Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP)   Program page

Aug 15, 2024 - The Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) ensures entities can access high-quality security assessment services.

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Home  

Jul 19, 2022 - Welcome to the Australian Cyber Security Centre website - cyber.gov.au

/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/2022-top-routinely-exploited-vulnerabilities

2022 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities   Advisory

Aug 4, 2023 - This advisory provides details on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely and frequently exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2022 and the associated Common Weakness Enumeration(s) (CWE).

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/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/ism/cybersecurity-guidelines/guidelines-enterprise-mobility

Guidelines for enterprise mobility   Advice

Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on enterprise mobility.

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Connecting with others online   

Jul 30, 2024 - It is easier than ever to stay in contact with people online. However, using popular online apps and tools can make you more susceptible to cybercriminals.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/gateway-hardening/gateway-security-guidance-package-gateway-technology-guides

Gateway security guidance package: Gateway technology guides   Publication

Jul 29, 2022 - This guidance is one part of a package of documents that forms the Gateway security guidance package. When designing, procuring, operating, maintaining or disposing of a gateway, it is important to consider all the documents from the Gateway security guidance package at different stages of governance, design and implementation, and not to consume this guidance in isolation.

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Essential Eight maturity model   Publication

Nov 27, 2023 - This publication provides advice on how to implement the Essential Eight.

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/resources-business-and-government/governance-and-user-education/governance/questions-board-directors-ask-about-cybersecurity

Questions for the board of directors to ask about cybersecurity   Publication

Dec 5, 2022 - Information on the importance of cybersecurity for the board of directors in protecting their organisation and shareholders.

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Australian Signals Directorate’s Cyber Security Partnership Program   Program page

The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Partnership Program enables Australian organisations and individuals to engage with the ASD's ACSC and fellow partners, drawing on collective understanding, experience, skills and capability to lift cyber resilience across the Australian economy.

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/about-us/advisories/2021-top-routinely-exploited-vulnerabilities

2021 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities   Advisory

Apr 28, 2022 - This advisory provides details on the top 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2021, as well as other CVEs frequently exploited.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/remote-working-and-secure-mobility/secure-mobility/travelling-with-mobile-devices

Travelling with mobile devices   Publication

Mar 26, 2024 - Learn how to keep mobile devices secure when travelling. This guidance provides advice from both an individual and organisational perspective.

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Privacy  

Oct 24, 2022 - The cyber.gov.au website, including the cyber incident reporting portal (ReportCyber), is operated by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC). The ASD's ACSC is part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), an Australian Government agency.

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/resources-business-and-government/governance-and-user-education/secure-by-design/case-memory-safe-roadmaps

The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps   Publication

Dec 7, 2023 - This guidance provides manufacturers with steps to create memory safe roadmaps and implement changes to eliminate memory safety vulnerabilities from their products.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/system-monitoring/implementing-siem-and-soar-platforms

Implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms   Guidance

May 27, 2025 - SIEM and SOAR platforms can greatly benefit your organisation by collecting, centralising, and analysing important data, detecting cyber security events and incidents and prompting timely intervention.

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/about-us/view-all-content/alerts-and-advisories/fortios-fortiproxy-authentication-bypass-nodejs-websocket-module-vulnerability

FortiOS & FortiProxy - Authentication bypass in Node.js websocket module vulnerability   Alert

Jan 15, 2025 - Fortinet has released information regarding an identified vulnerability in FortiOS version 7.0 and FortiProxy versions 7.0 and 7.2 instances. ASD’s ACSC recommends customers follow the advice contained in Fortinet’s notification.

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/resources-business-and-government/maintaining-devices-and-systems/system-hardening-and-administration/network-hardening/securing-edge-devices/security-considerations-edge-devices

Security considerations for edge devices   Publication

Feb 5, 2025 - Edge devices are an important part of many enterprise computing systems. They allow connection across various devices that aid in productivity. However, just like with all technology they are not without their vulnerabilities. Edge devices require attention and diligence to keep data safe and secure.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/2023-ASD-cyber-threat-report

Australian Signals Directorate releases 2023 ASD Cyber Threat Report   News

Nov 15, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate has released its fourth ASD Cyber Threat Report.

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