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Preparing for and responding to denial-of-service attacks   Publication

Mar 17, 2025 - Although organisations cannot avoid being targeted by denial-of-service attacks, there are a number of measures that organisations can implement to prepare for and potentially reduce the impact if targeted. Preparing for denial-of-service attacks before they occur is by far the best strategy, it is very difficult to respond once they begin and efforts at this stage are unlikely to be effective.

Resources library  

Jun 18, 2025 - Resources for individuals, families and small businesses

Increase in denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against Australian organisations   Advisory

Mar 17, 2025 - ASD's ACSC is aware of an increase in denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, where malicious actors flood websites with internet traffic, making it difficult for legitimate users to access them.

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.

Cloud computing security for tenants   Publication

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

"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.

Protect yourself from scams  

Feb 3, 2025 - Protect your accounts by recognising and reporting scams.

Risk management of enterprise mobility (including Bring Your Own Device)   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - This publication has been developed to provide senior business representatives with a list of enterprise mobility considerations. These include business cases, regulatory obligations and legislation, available budget and personnel resources, and risk tolerance. Additionally, risk management controls are provided for cybersecurity practitioners.

Security tips for social media and messaging apps   Publication

Jul 14, 2022 - 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.

Guidelines for networking   Advice

Dec 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on networking.

For business and government  

Resources for business and government on cyber security.

Remote access to operational technology environments   Publication

Mar 28, 2023 - Many critical infrastructure providers are moving to support remote working arrangements. In doing so, modifying cybersecurity defences for operational technology environments (OTE) is not a decision that should be taken lightly.

Essential Eight maturity model FAQ   Publication

Oct 28, 2024 - This publication provides answers to frequency asked questions on how to implement the Essential Eight.

Planning for critical vulnerabilities: What the board of directors needs to know   Publication

Dec 14, 2023 - This publication provides information on why it is important that the board of directors is aware of and plan for critical vulnerabilities that have the potential to cause major cybersecurity incidents.

Report and recover from malware   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - If you’ve fallen victim to a malware attack, find out what to do and who to contact.

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Implementing certificates, TLS, HTTPS and opportunistic TLS   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a widely used encryption protocol which enables parties to communicate securely over the internet. Through the use of certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), parties can identify each other through a trusted intermediary and establish encrypted tunnels for the secure transfer of information.

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.

Educational pack for seniors   Guidance

Jun 23, 2023 - This educational pack provides engaging content to help seniors learn how to stay cyber secure. Practical steps and topics range from a basic to advanced level.

Infamous Chisel   Advisory

Aug 31, 2023 - Malware Analysis Report.
A collection of components designed to enable remote access and exfiltrate information from Android phones.