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Guidelines for cybersecurity documentation Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity documentation.
2020-002: Critical vulnerabilities for Microsoft Windows Alert
Jan 15, 2020 - On 15 January 2020 (AEDT), Microsoft released security patches for three critical and one important vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, Remote Desktop Gateway and the Windows operating system. The ACSC recommends that users of these products apply patches urgently to prevent malicious actors from using these vulnerabilities to compromise your network.
Critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) and Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS) Alert
Feb 1, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of critical vulnerabilities affecting Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS), formerly known as Pulse Connect Secure, and Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS) gateways. The vulnerabilities affect all supported versions and configurations of the products. Customers should apply the mitigations made available by Ivanti and implement patches as they become available.
Cybersecurity terminology Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity terminology.
Mitigation strategies for edge devices: Executive guidance Publication
Feb 4, 2025 - This publication provides a high-level summary of ASD’s existing guidance to manage and secure edge devices effectively. It is intended for executives in large organisations and critical infrastructure providers that are responsible for the deployment, operation, security, and maintenance of enterprise networks. ASD is soon to release a comprehensive technical publication on mitigation strategies for edge devices for practitioners.
Mitigation strategies for edge devices: Practitioner guidance Publication
Feb 4, 2025 - This publication expands on Mitigation strategies for edge devices: executive guidance. It provides IT practitioners with a list of mitigation strategies for the most common types of edge devices and appliances across enterprise networks and large organisations.
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.
Implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms: Practitioner guidance Publication
May 27, 2025 - This publication provides high-level guidance for cyber security practitioners on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.
Guidelines for email Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on email.
Guidelines for communications systems Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications systems.
IRAP Consumer Guide Program page
Dec 15, 2020 - An IRAP Assessor will assist you by helping you to understand and implement security controls and recommendations to protect your systems and data.
Guidelines for data transfers Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on data transfers.
#StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Affiliates Exploit CVE 2023-4966 Citrix Bleed Vulnerability Advisory
Nov 29, 2023 - This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors.
Guidelines for system monitoring Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on system monitoring.
Implementing network segmentation and segregation Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Learn about practical strategies to make it harder for malicious actors to access sensitive data. This guidance is for those responsible for an organisation’s network architecture and design.
The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2024 Reports and statistics
Dec 5, 2024 - The Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture in 2024 informs the Australian Parliament on cybersecurity measures implemented across the Australian Government for the 2023–24 financial year.
APT40 Advisory Advisory
Jul 9, 2024 - This advisory, authored by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre and international partners, outlines a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber group and their current threat to Australian networks.
Geo-blocking in context: Realities, risks and recommendations Publication
May 19, 2025 - This guidance is intended for decision makers and cybersecurity practitioners. It highlights what to be aware of when identifying the source of a threat and the potential implications of geo-blocking in a broader cybersecurity strategy.
Guidelines for cybersecurity incidents Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity incidents.
Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents Publication
Feb 1, 2017 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has developed prioritised mitigation strategies to help organisations mitigate cybersecurity incidents caused by various cyberthreats. This guidance addresses targeted cyber intrusions (i.e. those executed by advanced persistent threats such as foreign intelligence services), ransomware and external adversaries with destructive intent, malicious insiders, ‘business email compromise’, and industrial control systems.
Guidelines for networking Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on networking.
Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024 Reports and statistics
Nov 20, 2024 - ASD’s Annual 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.
Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents: Mitigation details Publication
Feb 1, 2017 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has developed prioritised mitigation strategies to help cybersecurity professionals in all organisations mitigate cybersecurity incidents caused by various cyberthreats. This guidance addresses targeted cyber intrusions (i.e. those executed by advanced persistent threats such as foreign intelligence services), ransomware and external adversaries with destructive intent, malicious insiders, ‘business email compromise’, and industrial control systems.
Guidelines for enterprise mobility Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on enterprise mobility.
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.
Alerts and advisories
Jan 30, 2023 - Find the latest in cybersecurity alerts and advisories
Security configuration guide: Viasat Mobile Dynamic Defense Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australian’s to understand risks when deploying Viasat MDD devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.
Risk management of enterprise mobility (including Bring Your Own Device) Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - This publication has been developed to provide senior business representatives with a list of enterprise mobility considerations. These include business cases, regulatory obligations and legislation, available budget and personnel resources, and risk tolerance. Additionally, risk management controls are provided for cybersecurity practitioners.
Guidelines for cryptography Advice
Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cryptography.
Archived Alerts and Advisories
Jan 23, 2025 - Search archived cyber security alerts and advice
