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Microsoft's investment in Australia’s cyber security News
Oct 24, 2023 - The Prime Minister has announced Microsoft’s $5 billion commitment to building Australia’s cyber defence.
Introduction of legislative change for Limited Use obligation News
Oct 31, 2024 - On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 into Parliament. The Bill amends the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to legislate a Limited Use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
Creating Strong Passphrases Guidance
Oct 6, 2021 - The longer your passphrase, the better. As adversaries can crack a short password with very little effort or time, you can increase the time and effort it takes by using a passphrase instead.
Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations News
Mar 18, 2024 - With cyber-attacks continuing to increase in frequency and severity across all sectors, the Australian Signals Directorate is encouraging charities and not-for-profit organisations to take action to protect their online systems.
Iranian-based cyber actors compromising critical infrastructure networks News
Oct 17, 2024 - Iran-based cyber actors are using brute force attacks such as password spraying to compromise critical infrastructure networks.
Guidelines for communications systems Advice
Dec 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications systems.
Passphrases
Protect your accounts from cybercriminals with a secure password or passphrase.
New guidance for software and service manufacturers deploying system updates News
Oct 25, 2024 - Implementing a safe software deployment program is vital for maintaining customer trust.
Quantum technology primer: Overview Publication
Dec 15, 2025 - Learn about quantum technologies, the principles that enable their unique capabilities, and how organisations can prepare.
Copyright
Jan 13, 2026 - Information about the site's copyright
New guidance for mitigating risks from bulletproof hosting providers News
Nov 20, 2025 - Get recommendations for ISPs and network defenders to counter cybercriminal activity enabled by bulletproof hosting providers without disrupting legitimate services.
Guidelines for physical security Advice
Dec 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on physical security.
Technical example: Application control Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Application control restricts the ability of an application to run or install on a device. Application control makes it harder for users to intentionally or unintentionally install unwanted or malicious software.
New zero trust guidance – seeking industry feedback News
Feb 10, 2025 - Have your say on new Foundations for modern defensible architectures, including zero trust and secure-by-design principles.
Personal cyber security guides
Oct 1, 2021 - This page includes a series of cyber security guides that you can use to protect yourself and be cyber secure.
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.
Protect yourself: Updates Guidance
Oct 14, 2022 - Cybercriminals are always looking for easy paths to get onto your devices.
New fact sheet for critical infrastructure leaders – actions to mitigate PRC state-sponsored cyber activity News
Mar 20, 2024 - The fact sheet provides guidance for critical infrastructure leadership to protect their infrastructure and critical functions from Volt Typhoon – a state-sponsored cyber actor linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
New joint advice on artificial intelligence data security News
May 23, 2025 - Learn about significant data security risks and best practices for securing data throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) system lifecycle.
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.
