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An Introduction to Securing Smart Places News
Nov 21, 2022 - New ASD's ACSC publication released to help organisations secure smart places.
Creating Strong Passphrases Guidance
Oct 6, 2021 - The longer your passphrase, the better. As adversaries can crack a short password with very little effort or time, you can increase the time and effort it takes by using a passphrase instead.
Potential exploitation of Click Studio’s PasswordState software Alert
Apr 27, 2021 - On 24 April 2021, Australian software company Click Studios announced a compromise of the software update process for their enterprise password management software PasswordState, used by organisations in Australia and globally.
Microsoft Releases Security Updates for Microsoft Edge Browser Alert
Jun 30, 2021 - On June 24 2021, Microsoft released updates for their Edge Browser addressing two vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to inject and execute malicious code.
Google Releases Security Updates for Chrome Browser Alert
Jun 21, 2021 - On June 17 2021, Google released Chrome version 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The patch notes for this version can be viewed at Chrome Release Note.
Managing the risks of legacy IT: Executive guidance Publication
Jun 12, 2024 - This publication provides high-level and strategic guidance for an organisation’s executive seeking to manage the risks of legacy IT.
IoT Secure by Design guidance for manufacturers Publication
Sep 21, 2023 - This guidance has been produced for manufacturers in order to help them implement thirteen Secure by Design principles.
Introduction to Cross Domain Solutions Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - This publication introduces technical and non-technical audiences to the concept of a Cross Domain Solution (CDS), a type of security capability that is used to connect discrete systems within separate security domains in an assured manner.
Sextortion campaign - What to do if you receive the email Advisory
Apr 16, 2020 - In most cases, there is no reason to be concerned. These emails are typically generated in their thousands by online scammers using limited personal details, with the aim of intimidating recipients into paying the ransom.
Gateway security guidance package: Gateway security principles Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - Guidance written for audiences responsible for the procurement, operation and management of gateways.
Filipino (Filipino) Guidance
Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into Filipino.
Tok Pisin (New Guinea Pidgin) Guidance
Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into New Guinea Pidgin.
Bring Your Own Device for executives Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios enable organisations to take advantage of new technologies faster. It also has the potential to reduce hardware costs and improve organisational productivity and flexibility. However, BYOD also introduces new risks to an organisation’s business and the security of its information, which need to be carefully considered before implementation.
Gateway security guidance package: Overview Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - This page provides an overview of ASD’s Gateway security guidance package.
Travelling with mobile devices Publication
Mar 26, 2024 - Learn how to keep mobile devices secure when travelling. This guidance provides advice from both an individual and organisational perspective.
Gateway security guidance package: Executive guidance Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - The purpose of this guidance is to inform decision-makers at the executive level of their responsibilities, the appropriate considerations needed to make informed risk-based decisions, and to meet policy obligations when leading the design or consumption of their organisation’s gateway services.
Small Business Cloud Security Guides: Technical Example - Patch Operating Systems Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Patching operating systems is one of the most effective controls an organisation can implement to prevent an adversary from gaining access to their devices and sensitive information. Patches improve the security of operating systems by fixing known vulnerabilities.
Gateway security guidance package: Gateway operations and management Publication
Jul 29, 2022 - This guidance is one part of a package of documents that forms the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)’s Gateway security guidance package written for audiences responsible for the operation and management of gateways.
End of support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server Publication
Mar 20, 2024 - Support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server users following the expiration of the specified servicing timeline.
Guidelines for system hardening Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on system hardening.
Cloud assessment and authorisation FAQ Publication
Jan 18, 2024 - This publication provides answers to frequently asked questions on the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)’s assessment and authorisation framework for cloud service providers (CSPs) and their cloud services.
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.
Essential Eight maturity model changes Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication provides an overview of the changes for the November 2023 release.
Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware Advisory
May 10, 2023 - This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) provides background on Snake’s attribution to the FSB and detailed technical descriptions of the implant’s host architecture and network communications.
Hardening Linux workstations and servers Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication has been developed to assist organisations in understanding how to harden Linux workstations and servers.
New zero trust guidance – seeking industry feedback News
Feb 10, 2025 - Have your say on new Foundations for modern defensible architectures, including zero trust and secure-by-design principles.
Who are ASD's training providers? Program page
Mar 23, 2021 - ASD endorses ICT training providers to develop and facilitate IRAP New Starter Training.
Small Business Cloud Security Guides: Introduction Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Securing your business can be a complex task. Among the numerous security priorities and configuration options, it can be difficult to know where to begin. These guides adapt ASD's ACSC’s Essential Eight mitigation strategies and outline an example of how each can be implemented to secure Microsoft 365 capabilities. The technical examples are designed to offer significant protection against cybersecurity incidents while remaining accessible to organisations with limited resources and cybersecurity expertise.
Guidelines for cryptography Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cryptography.
Outsourcing and procurement
Apr 11, 2023 - Outsourcing to external service providers can save organisations time and money. By incorporating cybersecurity into procurement considerations, organisations can benefit significantly in the long run.
