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Planning for post-quantum cryptography Publication
Aug 25, 2023 - A cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) will render most contemporary public key cryptography insecure, thus making ubiquitous secure communications based on current public key cryptography technology infeasible. As the creation of a CRQC presents new cybersecurity risks, organisations are encouraged to consider anticipating future requirements and dependencies of vulnerable systems during the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards.
Safe Software Deployment Publication
Oct 25, 2024 - It is critical for all software manufacturers to implement a safe software deployment program supported by verified processes, including robust testing and measurements.
Using Content Credentials to help mitigate cyber threats associated with generative AI News
Jan 30, 2025 - With advanced AI tools, digital media can be created or modified convincingly with minimal effort and cost. Learn more about media provenance solutions to help end users verify the integrity of your organisation’s content.
Improve your cyber security with the Quad Cyber Challenge! News
Apr 6, 2023 - The challenge is aimed at promoting responsible cyber security practices across Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
Social engineering Threat
May 29, 2025 - Social engineering is a significant threat to individuals and organisations, enabling malicious actors to compromise accounts, devices, systems or sensitive information.
Securing Customer Personal Data for Small to Medium Businesses News
Nov 17, 2023 - As data breaches increasingly impact Australian businesses and their customers, it’s crucial for businesses to improve their data security practices and ensure their customers’ personal data is handled appropriately.
Foundations for modern defensible architecture Publication
Feb 10, 2025 - The Foundations represent the first step to help organisations adopt a ‘modern defensible architecture’ approach, which will enable them to evolve alongside the threat landscape.
PRC State-Sponsored Cyber Activity Advisory
Mar 20, 2024 - This fact sheet provides an overview for executive leaders on the urgent risk posed by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors known as "Volt Typhoon."
ASD's ACSC/NCSC collaboration to strengthen cyber security posture News
Nov 4, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are committed to improving our respective nation’s cyber security posture and protecting our networks from cyber threats.
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.
Essential Eight Assessment Course News
Jul 4, 2023 - Today, the Australian Signals Directorate has launched the Essential Eight Assessment Course pilot in collaboration with TAFEcyber.
Seniors
Jun 23, 2023 - This guide provides some simple steps and resources to protect your personal information, accounts and life savings when going online.
Gateway security guidance package: Gateway technology guides Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - This guidance is one part of a package of documents that forms the Gateway security guidance package. When designing, procuring, operating, maintaining or disposing of a gateway, it is important to consider all the documents from the Gateway security guidance package at different stages of governance, design and implementation, and not to consume this guidance in isolation.
Securing customer personal data Guidance
Jul 30, 2024 - This guide is focused specifically on the protection of customers’ personal data. Guidance on general cybersecurity for businesses can be found in the Small business cybersecurity guide and the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents published by ASD’s ACSC.
Cyber resources for small businesses News
Feb 11, 2022 - Last December, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) co-hosted an Act Now, Stay Secure breakfast at the National Portrait Gallery, along with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and the Department of Home Affairs.
Password managers Guidance
May 12, 2025 - Learn how to create and store passwords in a secure location for your important accounts.
Guidance on digital forensics and protective monitoring specifications for producers of network devices and appliances Publication
Feb 5, 2025 - This guidance has been developed with contributions from partnering agencies and is included in a series of publications aiming to draw attention to the importance of edge device cyber security measures.
The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2020 Reports and statistics
Jun 10, 2021 - The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture Report in 2020 informs the Parliament of the status of the Commonwealth’s cybersecurity posture. Overall, the report found that Commonwealth entities continued to improve their cybersecurity in 2020. Ongoing effort is required to maintain the currency and effectiveness of cybersecurity measures.
An introduction to securing smart places Publication
Nov 21, 2022 - Smart places, also known as smart cities, are places designed to provide enhanced services to citizens using a collection of smart information technology (IT)-enabled systems and devices that capture, communicate and analyse data. To achieve this purpose, previously discrete technologies and systems are interconnected to allow for large-scale coordination, real-time decision making, and increased visibility and situational awareness of the smart place’s status.
Emanation Security Program Program page
Jul 1, 2018 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Emanation Security Program sets out the requirements for government and organisations to be formally recognised to conduct emanation security practices to national standards.
Deploying AI Systems Securely Publication
Apr 16, 2024 - AI security is a rapidly evolving area of research. As agencies, industry, and academia discover potential weaknesses in AI technology and techniques to exploit them, organizations will need to update their AI systems to address the changing risks, in addition to applying traditional IT best practices to AI systems.
Implementing multi-factor authentication Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to provide guidance on what multi-factor authentication is, different multi-factor authentication methods that exist and why some multi-factor authentication methods are more secure, and therefore more effective, than others.
Fundamentals of Cross Domain Solutions Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - This publication introduces technical and non-technical audiences to cross domain security principles for securely connecting security domains.
Protecting Against Cyber Threats to Managed Service Providers and their Customers Advisory
May 12, 2022 - This advisory describes cybersecurity best practices for information and communications technology (ICT), focusing on guidance that enables transparent discussions between MSPs and their customers on securing sensitive data.
Gateway security guidance package: Overview Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - This page provides an overview of ASD’s Gateway security guidance package.
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.
How to secure your devices
Nov 29, 2024 - Protect your sensitive data and accounts. Learn how to secure your devices such as your computer, mobile phone and Internet of Things devices.
Security considerations for edge devices Publication
Feb 5, 2025 - Edge devices are an important part of many enterprise computing systems. They allow connection across various devices that aid in productivity. However, just like with all technology they are not without their vulnerabilities. Edge devices require attention and diligence to keep data safe and secure.
Choosing secure and verifiable technologies Publication
Dec 5, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and international partners have provided recommendations in this guide as a roadmap for choosing secure and verifiable technologies.
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.