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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.
Critical Infrastructure Uplift Program (CI-UP) Program page
Apr 16, 2024 - The Critical Infrastructure Uplift Program (CI-UP) offers a range of services that assist critical infrastructure (CI) partners to improve their resilience against cyberattacks.
Business email compromise Threat
Feb 11, 2023 - Learn about email phishing and what to do if you are scammed out of money, goods or information.
An introduction to artificial intelligence Publication
Nov 24, 2023 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that will play an increasingly influential role in the everyday life of Australians.
Business Continuity in a Box News
Nov 13, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), in collaboration with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has published a new tool, Business Continuity in a Box, to help businesses continue basic operations during or after a cyber incident.
Remote code execution vulnerability present in certain versions of Atlassian Confluence Alert
Sep 1, 2021 - A vulnerability exists in certain self-hosted versions of Atlassian Confluence which could allow a malicious cyber actor to execute arbitrary code. Affected organisations should apply the available patch to mitigate this vulnerability.
Important Vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s August 2023 Security Update Alert
Aug 10, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about vulnerabilities disclosed in Microsoft’s August 2023 Security Update. Government, businesses and individuals should patch their Microsoft products and apply any recommended mitigations as soon as possible.
Important Vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s July 2023 Security Update Alert
Jul 13, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about vulnerabilities disclosed in Microsoft’s July 2023 Security Update. Government, businesses and individuals should patch their Microsoft products and apply any recommended mitigations as soon as possible.
Restricting administrative privileges Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - Learn how to restrict the use of administrative privileges. Restricting administrative privileges forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
Revised patch released to disable mitigation against Spectre variant 2 Advisory
Jan 29, 2020 - Intel has confirmed that the microcode updates designed to mitigate Spectre variant 2 (CVE-2017-5715: Branch Target Injection) have introduced an increased risk of system instability, data loss and corruption.
Password managers Guidance
May 12, 2025 - Learn how to create and store passwords in a secure location for your important accounts.
Serious vulnerabilities in Atlassian products including Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket Alert
Dec 7, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is concerned about serious vulnerabilities in certain Atlassian products (CVE-2023-22522, CVE-2023-22523 and CVE-2022-1471) which are fixed by recent patches. Operators are urged to review Atlassian’s advice and implement recommended mitigations before exploitation begins.
Cybersecurity principles Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - Follow the Information security manual (ISM)'s cybersecurity principles to protect information technology and operational technology systems, applications and data from cyberthreats.
Secure your Apple macOS device Guidance
Nov 29, 2024 - Your Apple macOS device often holds your most important data. Use these simple steps to protect your device from cyberattacks.
Secure your NAS device Guidance
Nov 29, 2024 - Protect your network-attached storage (NAS) device and the important data it holds with this guide.
IRAP consumer guide Program page
Dec 15, 2020 - An IRAP Assessor will assist you by helping you to understand and implement security controls and recommendations to protect your systems and data.
IRAP resources Program page
Jun 16, 2025 - IRAP resources
Protect yourself: Multi-factor authentication Guidance
Oct 14, 2022 - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is when you use two or more different types of actions to verify your identity.
Business resources
Apr 11, 2023 - Protecting your business from cybercriminals is vital in keeping your people and systems secure. Learn how to protect your business from cyberthreats.
Essential Eight Maturity Model Update News
Nov 27, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate has updated the Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM).
Internet of Things devices Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - IoT devices can include smart televisions, security cameras and fridges. Learn how to buy and use IoT devices securely.
2020-002: Critical Vulnerabilities for Microsoft Windows, Patch Urgently Advisory
Jan 15, 2020 - If you or your organisation uses any of the affected products, the ACSC recommends that you apply the patches urgently.
Guidelines for communications systems Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications systems.
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.
How to dispose of your device securely Guidance
May 18, 2022 - You should consider that any devices you dispose of could be accessed by strangers.
Protecting your staff Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - An incident response plan can help organisations to respond to cybersecurity incidents while continuing to conduct business operations.
Guidelines for database systems Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on database systems.
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).
Guidelines for physical security Advice
Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on physical security.
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.
