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Nov 3, 2022 - Find relevant cyber security programs

Hardening Microsoft Windows 10 workstations   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - This publication provides recommendations on hardening workstations using Enterprise and Education editions of Microsoft Windows 10. While this publication refers to workstations, most recommendations are equally applicable to servers (with the exception of Domain Controllers) using Microsoft Windows Server. Security features discussed in this publication, along with the names and locations of Group Policy settings, are taken from Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2.

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.

Securing edge devices  

Feb 4, 2025 - Malicious actors often target internet-facing edge devices to gain unauthorised access to enterprise networks. Learn how to secure edge devices such as routers, firewalls and VPN concentrators.

Russian State-Sponsored and Criminal Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure   Advisory

May 17, 2022 - The cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA). The intent of this joint CSA is to warn organizations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has altered the geopolitical balance in ways that could expose organizations both within and beyond the region to increased malicious cyber activity. This activity may occur as a response to the unprecedented economic costs imposed on Russia as well as materiel support provided by the United States and U.S. allies and partners.

High Assurance Evaluation Program   Program

Aug 18, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s High Assurance Evaluation Program involves rigorous analysis and testing to search for any security vulnerabilities in products.

Cybercriminals targeting construction companies to conduct email scams   Alert

Jul 6, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting construction companies to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties to construction projects should be vigilant when emailing about invoices and bank details.

Property-related business email compromise scams rising in Australia   Alert

Aug 30, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting the property and real estate sector to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties involved in the buying, selling and leasing of property should be vigilant when communicating via email, particularly during settlement periods.

Detecting socially engineered messages   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Socially engineered messages pose a significant threat to organisations. They can have a big impact, helping malicious actors access accounts, systems or sensitive information. Learn how to spot a socially engineered message, including through email, SMS, social media or messaging apps.

Glossary  

List of glossary terms used on cyber.gov.au website

Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP)   Program

Nov 17, 2025 - The Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) ensures entities can access high-quality security assessment services.

Malware   Threat

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.

Protecting against business email compromise   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Business email compromise is when malicious actors use email to abuse trust in business processes to scam organisations out of money or goods. Malicious actors can impersonate business representatives using similar names, domains or fraudulent logos as a legitimate organisation or by using compromised email accounts and pretending to be a trusted co-worker.

Security configuration guide: Samsung Galaxy S10, S20 and Note 20 devices   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australian’s to understand risks when deploying Samsung Galaxy and Samsung Note devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.

Turn on multi-factor authentication  

Nov 9, 2022 - Protect your important accounts with extra login steps.

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.

Watch out for threats  

Nov 2, 2022 - Know what to look for to stay in control of your devices and applications.

Learn the basics  

Aug 30, 2023 - Interactive tools and advice to boost your cyber security when online.

Cyber security terminology   Advice

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