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Advisory 2021-002: Active exploitation of vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers Advisory
Mar 26, 2021 - On 2 March 2021 Microsoft released information regarding multiple exploits being used to compromise instances of Microsoft Exchange Server. Malicious actors are exploiting these vulnerabilities to compromise Microsoft Exchange servers exposed to the internet, enabling the malicious actor to access email accounts and to enable further compromise of the Exchange server and associated networks.
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.
Critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA Gateways Alert
Jan 9, 2025 - Ivanti has identified critical vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA Gateways. Customers should update to available patched versions immediately and monitor Ivanti’s Security Advisory for further advice.
Australia is fighting back against ransomware News
Jun 15, 2021 - Australians continue to be targeted by cybercriminals through ransomware campaigns impacting multiple sectors across our economy.
Updates to ASD’s Blueprint for Secure Cloud News
Mar 18, 2025 - We have updated the Blueprint to reflect recent changes to Microsoft Purview.
Sign up for alerts
Nov 14, 2024 - Sign up for alerts on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
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.
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.
Secure administration Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Privileged access allows administrators to perform their duties, and is often seen as the ‘keys to the kingdom’. This publication provides guidance on how to implement secure administration techniques as part of the management of privileged access.
Securing PowerShell in the enterprise Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - This publication describes a maturity framework for PowerShell, balancing the security and business requirements of organisations. This framework enables organisations to take incremental steps towards securing PowerShell across their environment.
Watch out for threats
Nov 2, 2022 - Know what to look for to stay in control of your devices and applications.
Essential Eight explained Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication provides an overview of the Essential Eight.
Guidelines for secure AI system development Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This document recommends guidelines for providers of any systems that use artificial intelligence (AI), whether those systems have been created from scratch or built on top of tools and services provided by others. This document is aimed primarily at providers of AI systems who are using models hosted by an organisation, or are using external application programming interfaces (APIs).
Essential Eight maturity model FAQ Publication
Oct 28, 2024 - This publication provides answers to frequency asked questions on how to implement the Essential Eight.
Staying secure online during back-to-school shopping News
Jan 19, 2021 - Parents are being urged to be vigilant while shopping online for school essentials this month, with back-to-school shopping opening up opportunities for cybercriminals to strike.
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.
Increased Global Ransomware Threats Alert
Feb 10, 2022 - In 2021, cybersecurity authorities in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom observed an increase in sophisticated, high-impact ransomware incidents against critical infrastructure organizations globally.
New Secure-by-Design publication released in collaboration with international partners News
May 15, 2024 - Today, the Australian Signals Directorate has released a new Secure-by-Design advisory, Choosing Secure and Verifiable Technologies, developed and co-sealed with our Five Eyes partners.
Managed service providers: How to manage risk to customer networks Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - There are several mitigation strategies that managed service providers can implement to protect their own networks and manage the security risks posed to their customers’ networks.
Optus Data Breach Alert
Sep 30, 2022 - To help protect against fraud, Optus has notified customers to look to reputable sources such as Moneysmart and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Safer Internet Day 2021 News
Feb 9, 2021 - Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021 aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and share strategies everyone can use for staying secure online.
Restricting administrative privileges Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - Learn how to restrict the use of administrative privileges. Restricting administrative privileges forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
First Nations Business Resources Guidance
Jan 5, 2023 - Cybercriminals are finding new ways to target First Nations businesses all the time. There are a few simple things you can do to keep yourself and your business secure online.
Single Reporting Portal Guidance
Nov 22, 2023 - To help you meet your reporting responsibilities, the Australian Government has brought together a list of Commonwealth legislative reporting requirements that could be triggered by a cybersecurity incident.
AI Data Security Publication
May 23, 2025 - This publication provides essential data security guidance for organisations that develop and/or use AI systems, including businesses, government and critical infrastructure. It highlights the importance of data security in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of AI outcomes, and presents an in-depth examination of 3 areas of data security risks in AI systems: data supply chain, maliciously modified (poisoned) data, and data drift.
Best practices for event logging and threat detection Publication
Aug 22, 2024 - This publication defines a baseline for event logging best practices to mitigate cyberthreats.
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.
Report and recover from account compromise Guidance
Nov 10, 2023 - A guide to recovering your account and protecting you against future attacks.
Guidelines for information technology equipment Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on information technology equipment.
Guidelines for software development Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on software development.
