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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.
The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps – Joint Cyber Security Guide News
Dec 7, 2023 - In partnership with our international partners we released a joint cyber security guidance on Secure-by-Design memory safe roadmaps.
Essential Eight assessment course Program
Jul 3, 2023 - The Essential Eight Assessment Course will help you understand the intent and application of the Essential Eight, learn to use ASD designed tools, and accurately test the implementation of the Essential Eight.
Australian Signals Directorate releases the annual Cyber Threat Report for 2023–24 News
Nov 20, 2024 - ASD’s Cyber Threat Report 2023–24 provides an overview of the key cyber threats impacting Australia, how ASD’s ACSC is responding and cyber security advice for Australian individuals, organisations and government to protect themselves online.
Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations News
Mar 18, 2024 - With cyber-attacks continuing to increase in frequency and severity across all sectors, the Australian Signals Directorate is encouraging charities and not-for-profit organisations to take action to protect their online systems.
Information stealer malware Guidance
Jul 15, 2025 - Information stealer malware is a type of malware designed to steal sensitive data from devices. This can include user credentials, browser data and more.
People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living off the Land to Evade Detection joint cybersecurity advisory News
May 25, 2023 - Today we released a joint advisory with international partners on a recently discovered cluster of activity associated with a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor.
Ransomware Threat
Read through the following case studies and learn from other Australians about how ransomware has affected them.
New Secure-by-Design publication about memory safety released News
Jun 27, 2024 - Today, we jointly released a new Secure-by-Design publication, Exploring Memory Safety in Critical Open Source Projects, co-authored by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS).
BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE: Spyware targeting Uyghur, Taiwanese and Tibetan groups and civil society actors Advisory
Apr 9, 2025 - This advisory is jointly produced by government agencies from the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and the US and is supported by members of the NCSC’s Cyber League. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the growing threat that malicious cyber actors pose to individuals connected to topics including Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, democracy movements and the Falun Gong.
Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromise of Networks Worldwide to Feed Global Espionage System Advisory
Aug 28, 2025 - This joint cyber security advisory gives vital insights on People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber threat actors, how they gain and maintain persistent access, and the capabilities they have. It provides threat hunting guidance and mitigation strategies to help safeguard your networks.
How to update your device and software Guidance
Jul 30, 2024 - Cybercriminals are always looking for easy paths to get onto your device. Updating your device and software is the easiest way reduce the risk of being a victim of cybercrime.
Cyber security principles Advice
Dec 4, 2025 - Follow the Information security manual (ISM)'s cyber security principles to protect information technology and operational technology systems, applications and data from cyber threats.
Critical vulnerability in certain Hikvision products, IP cameras Alert
Sep 22, 2021 - A critical vulnerability exists in Hikvision products, including IP cameras, which could allow a cyber actor to take full control of the device. Affected Australian customers should apply an appropriate firmware update provided by Hikvision.
Health Sector Snapshot News
Feb 10, 2021 - This Sector Snapshot is designed to enhance awareness of key cyber security threats in the health sector and advise executives and cyber security professionals within the health sector on what they can do to protect their organisation from cyber threats. This report provides a high-level overview of the cyber security environment from 1 January to 31 December 2020.
Artificial intelligence
Apr 12, 2024 - This page lists publications on the governance and use of artificial intelligence.
Secure your Microsoft Windows device Guidance
Nov 29, 2024 - Your Microsoft Windows device often holds your most important data. Use these simple steps to protect your device from cyberattacks.
Defending against the malicious use of the Tor network Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - The Tor network is a system that conceals a user’s IP address. It allows anonymous – and often malicious – communication. This guidance shares advice on how to detect and prevent traffic from the Tor network.
Guidelines for procurement and outsourcing Advice
Dec 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on procurement and outsourcing activities.
Exploitation of Unitronics Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Alert
Dec 5, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about global exploitation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and is aware of reports of compromise of these devices in Australia. These devices are present in a number of critical sectors such as water, energy, fuel and healthcare.
