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Cybersecurity terminology Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity terminology.
System administration
Dec 3, 2020 - This page lists publications on securely administering systems.
Network hardening
Apr 11, 2023 - This page lists publications on the hardening of network infrastructure.
Russian Military Cyber Actors Target U.S. and Global Critical Infrastructure Advisory
Sep 6, 2024 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and National Security Agency (NSA) assess that cyber actors affiliated with the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 161st Specialist Training Center (Unit 29155) are responsible for computer network operations against global targets for the purposes of espionage, sabotage, and reputational harm since at least 2020.
Essential Eight maturity model and ISM mapping Publication
Oct 2, 2024 - This publication provides a mapping between the Essential Eight and the controls within the Information security manual (ISM).
Secure administration Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Privileged access allows administrators to perform their duties, and is often seen as the ‘keys to the kingdom’. This publication provides guidance on how to implement secure administration techniques as part of the management of privileged access.
Secure your email Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - How to protect yourself when using email and reduce spam and malicious emails.
Disclaimer
Jan 8, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) publishes this website to distribute information to the public and government ICT security professionals. We regularly review and update the information provided.
Small business cloud security guides
Apr 2, 2024 - ASD's ACSC has released a series of guides designed to help small businesses secure their cloud environment.
ForgeRock Open AM critical vulnerability Alert
Jul 7, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has observed active exploitation of a vulnerability in ForgeRock OpenAM (reported as CVE-2021-35464) against a number of Australian organisations. The ASD’s ACSC strongly recommends organisations urgently apply available patches or workarounds to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability being exploited.
Questions for boards to ask about cyber security Publication
Dec 5, 2022 - Information on the importance of cybersecurity for the board of directors in protecting their organisation and shareholders.
Cyber Security for Operational Technology News
Oct 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help critical infrastructure protect their systems and online supply chains.
Australian Signals Directorate unveils new facility News
Mar 23, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has unveiled a new world-class cyber and foreign intelligence facility, as the agency prepares to mark 75 years defending Australia from global threats.
Protecting against business email compromise Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Business email compromise is when malicious actors use email to abuse trust in business processes to scam organisations out of money or goods. Malicious actors can impersonate business representatives using similar names, domains or fraudulent logos as a legitimate organisation or by using compromised email accounts and pretending to be a trusted co-worker.
Guidelines for gateways Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on gateways.
Implementing multi-factor authentication Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to provide guidance on what multi-factor authentication is, different multi-factor authentication methods that exist and why some multi-factor authentication methods are more secure, and therefore more effective, than others.
User education
Apr 11, 2023 - This page lists publications on cybersecurity that relate to the behaviour of people and virtual communities of people.
Malicious email mitigation strategies Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Socially engineered emails containing malicious attachments and embedded links are routinely used in targeted cyber intrusions against organisations. This publication has been developed to provide mitigation strategies for the security risks posed by these malicious emails.
Critical vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Products Alert
Jul 4, 2025 - The ASD's ACSC is aware of critical vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway Products (CVE-2025-5349, CVE-2025-5777).
Patching applications and operating systems Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - Applying patches to applications and operating systems is critical to keeping systems secure. Patching forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
Suspected user credentials stolen from FortiNet devices leaked online Alert
Sep 10, 2021 - A malicious cyber actor has leaked a list of suspected user credentials and IP address of the associated FortiNet SSL VPN device the credentials are used for. Organisations should review the patch status and history of internet exposed FortiNet SSL VPN devices and consider performing a password reset for affected users.
Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware Advisory
May 10, 2023 - This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides background on Snake’s attribution to the FSB and detailed technical descriptions of the implant’s host architecture and network communications.
U.S., U.K., and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory News
Jul 28, 2021 - Cyber Agencies Share Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Essential Eight explained Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication provides an overview of the Essential Eight.
Exercise in a Box
Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all-in-one platform that organisations can use to assess and improve their cybersecurity practices, in a controlled environment, and as many times as they want.
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 cyber security at risk or spill data.
Guidelines for networking Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on networking.
Exercise in a Box is here News
Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all in one platform that your organisation can use to assess and improve its cyber security practices in your own time, in a safe environment, and as many times as you want.
Email security
Jul 29, 2024 - Protect yourself, your employees and business from an email security incident before it's too late.
Update your small business cyber security News
Jun 12, 2024 - Resources to help protect small businesses from cyber threats.
