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Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) News
Dec 15, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is further enhancing cyber security assessment and training, improving cyber skills, and creating new cyber careers for Australians through the Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP).
Business Continuity in a Box Guidance
Aug 21, 2024 - Business Continuity in a Box assists organisations to swiftly and securely stand up critical business functions during or following a cybersecurity incident that has affected the availability or trust of existing systems.
Guidelines for system monitoring Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on system monitoring.
How to protect yourself from malware Guidance
Nov 10, 2023 - Malware (short for 'malicious software') is software that cybercriminals use to harm your computer system or network. Cybercriminals can use malware to gain access to your computer without you knowing, in targeted or broad-based attacks.
"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.
Kaseya VSA Supply-Chain Ransomware Attack Alert
Jul 12, 2021 - Patch now available for Kaseya VSA platform.
Multiple Vulnerabilities In Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (Ivanti EPMM) Alert
May 14, 2025 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of two vulnerabilities, one medium and one high severity, in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). The ASD’s ACSC recommends organisations patch to the latest version of Ivanti EPMM, available through Ivanti’s download portal, and investigate whether their systems have been compromised.
Guidelines for evaluated products Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on evaluated products.
Gateway hardening Guidance
Jul 29, 2022 - This page lists publications on the hardening of gateway services.
Guidelines for enterprise mobility Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on enterprise mobility.
Security tips for social media and messaging apps Publication
Jul 14, 2022 - It's a great way to stay in touch and share content online. This guide covers the risks of using social media and messaging apps and what to look out for. It also covers ways to help keep accounts safe for business and personal use.
Do you purchase technology for your organisation? News
Dec 5, 2024 - Updated guidance and new guidance for executives now available for Choosing secure and verifiable technologies.
New advice on implementing SIEM/SOAR platforms in your organisation News
May 27, 2025 - ASD has published a publication series about Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms in collaboration with our international partners.
While you are shopping Guidance
The best way to avoid being a victim of cybercrime is to be informed. It is really important to know how to secure your device and recognise a fake website or scammer.
New cyber security advice for families News
May 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help you protect your family online.
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.
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 News
Sep 25, 2023 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices.
Gateway security guidance package: Overview Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - This page provides an overview of ASD’s Gateway security guidance package.
Cisco IOS XE Software Web UI Zero Day Vulnerability Alert
Oct 25, 2023 - A previously unknown vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) in the web UI feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow a malicious actor to take control of vulnerable devices. All Australian organisations should follow the recommendations published by Cisco.
Sextortion email campaign impacting Australians Alert
Apr 16, 2020 - A large number of Australians are being impacted by an email ‘sextortion’ campaign in which the cyber scammers responsible have threatened to release personal and sensitive information to the recipients’ contacts unless the scammer is paid in cash or bitcoin.
Phishing Threat
Mar 19, 2023 - Learn about phishing attacks and know what to do if you've been targeted.
Australians urged to act on cyber alert News
Dec 15, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) issued an alert on a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j software library that exposed systems to potential cyberattack.
Multiple Vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Hyperic monitoring and performance management product Alert
Nov 8, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has identified a number of critical vulnerabilities affecting VMware’s vRealize Hyperic monitoring and performance management product.
Multiple key vulnerabilities identified in Microsoft products Alert
Oct 13, 2021 - Multiple key vulnerabilities were identified in Microsoft’s 12 October 2021 patch release. While all vulnerabilities addressed in this release are important to mitigate the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) wishes to highlight several vulnerabilities for priority consideration.
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.
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability In Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server Alert
Jan 17, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC is aware of a vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server (CVE-2023-22527). Organisations are strongly encouraged to take immediate action to ensure affected instances are patched.
Sextortion campaign - What to do if you receive the email Advisory
Apr 16, 2020 - In most cases, there is no reason to be concerned. These emails are typically generated in their thousands by online scammers using limited personal details, with the aim of intimidating recipients into paying the ransom.
Are you protected against ‘fast flux’? News
Apr 4, 2025 - Bulletproof Hosting Providers are using ‘fast flux’ to cycle quickly through bots and DNS records to bypass detection by network defenders and law enforcement agencies.
Sustained targeting of the health sector Alert
Oct 30, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has identified a sustained campaign by sophisticated cybercrime actors impacting the Australian health sector.
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 News
Oct 1, 2024 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to talk about cyber security and take action to protect their devices and accounts.
