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Quantum technology primer: Overview Publication
Feb 19, 2025 - Learn about quantum technologies, the principles that enable their unique capabilities, and how organisations can prepare.
Protect yourself from remote access scams Advisory
Nov 4, 2020 - NEVER provide your personal and financial details or give a stranger remote access to your device or computer – simply hang up.
COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity Advisory
Mar 27, 2020 - This update is designed to raise awareness of increasing COVID-19 themed malicious cyber activity, and provide practical cyber security advice that organisations and individuals can follow to reduce the risk of being impacted.
New guidance to strengthen Microsoft Exchange Server security News
Oct 31, 2025 - ASD’s ACSC and international partners have co-authored guidance on best practices for Microsoft Exchange Server to help organisations mitigate risks and prevent malicious activity.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning pose new cyber security risks to supply chains News
Oct 16, 2025 - New publication for organisations on the importance of AI and ML supply chain security.
Use our new guidance to create and maintain a definitive view of your organisation’s Operational Technology (OT) architecture News
Oct 28, 2025 - Apply the 5 key principles of this guidance to build a holistic understanding of your operational technology (OT) systems and design appropriate, effective cyber security controls.
Privacy
Jan 13, 2026 - The cyber.gov.au website, including the cyber incident reporting portal (ReportCyber), is operated by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC). The ASD's ACSC is part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), an Australian Government agency.
Secure your social media Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - Keep your social media secure by using these tips. Learn how to protect your accounts, privacy and information.
Secure your Wi-Fi and router Guidance
Oct 29, 2024 - How to make your software, devices and networks harder to access and more resilient to attack.
Windows event logging and forwarding Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - This publication has been developed as a guide to the setup and configuration of Microsoft Windows event logging and forwarding.
Secure your user account Guidance
Jan 24, 2024 - A user account is the account you use to sign in on your computer at home, school or work. Cybercriminals will target unsecure accounts and take advantage of poor security habits within the home and businesses. Their goal is to get access to your computer and steal your information. There are many ways to improve your account security, keep your accounts safe and avoid being the victim of a cyber attack.
Protect your cryptographic keys and secrets from malicious cyber actors News
Aug 26, 2025 - New guidance available for organisations using cryptographic keys and secrets.
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.
Report and recover from scams Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - If someone has stolen your money or personal information, find out what to do and who to contact. We also provide advice on how to avoid scams in future.
Cloud computing security for cloud service providers Publication
Jan 18, 2024 - This publication is designed to assist cloud service providers (CSPs) in offering secure cloud services. It can also assist assessors in validating the security posture of a cloud service, which is often verified through an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment of the CSP services.
Set up and perform regular backups
Nov 9, 2022 - Backing up and having backups mean you can restore your files if something goes wrong. It is a precautionary measure so that your data is accessible in case something happens to your computer.
Small business cloud security guides: Executive overview Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - In recognition of the increasing prevalence of cloud computing, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has published the Small business cloud security guides. These guides are designed to provide protection against cybersecurity incidents while remaining accessible to organisations which may not have the resources and expertise to implement a more sophisticated strategy.
Modern defensible architecture Publication
Oct 23, 2025 - Modern defensible architecture is the first step in Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)’s push to ensure that secure architecture and design are being considered and applied by organisations in their cyber security and resilience planning.
How to use the internet securely: A guide for seniors Guidance
Oct 1, 2021 - Some basic cyber security practices that you can use to protect yourself when accessing the internet.
Guidelines for cryptography Advice
Dec 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cryptography.
