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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.

Advisory 2020-009: Recommendations to mitigate APT actors targeting health sector and COVID-19 essential services   Advisory

May 8, 2020 - The ACSC recommends that organisations in the health sector implement the following cyber security mitigations:

Security configuration guide: Apple iOS 14 devices   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - ASD has developed this guide to assist Australians to understand risks when deploying iOS 14 devices and the security requirements that need to be met to allow them to handle classified data.

Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents   Publication

Feb 1, 2017 - The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has developed prioritised mitigation strategies to help organisations mitigate cyber security incidents caused by various cyber threats. 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.

Quantum technology primer: Computing   Publication

Feb 19, 2026 - Explore quantum computing, the threat it poses to current cryptography, and how organisations can reduce risks to their data and systems.

Types of scams   Guidance

Learn about the common types of scams, how to identify them and how to recover from them.

Consider your cyber hygiene in light of global events   News

Dec 22, 2025 - Around the world, geopolitical tensions remain complex as nations navigate diplomatic, economic, and military challenges. ASD’s ACSC recommends that organisations continue to review their current cyber security posture and maintain sufficient monitoring for cyber threats.

#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 cyber security documentation   Advice

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

2022-02: Australian organisations should urgently adopt an enhanced cyber security posture   Advisory

Apr 28, 2022 - Entities should follow ACSC advice and act on improving their resilience within a heightened threat environment.

The silent heist: cybercriminals use information stealer malware to compromise corporate networks   Advisory

Sep 2, 2024 - Information stealer malware steals user login credentials and system information that cyber threat actors exploit, predominantly for monetary gain. Information stealers have been observed in attacks against multiple organisations and sectors worldwide, including Australia. This advisory provides readers with cyber security guidance on information stealers, including threat activity and mitigation advice for individuals and organisations.

Priority logs for SIEM ingestion: Practitioner guidance   Publication

May 27, 2025 - This document is again intended for cyber security practitioners and provides detailed, technical guidance on the logs that should be prioritised for SIEM ingestion. It covers log sources including Endpoint Detection and Response tools, Windows/Linux operating systems, and Cloud and Network Devices.

2022 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities   Advisory

Aug 4, 2023 - This advisory provides details on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely and frequently exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2022 and the associated Common Weakness Enumeration(s) (CWE).

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).

Securing space – Cyber security for LEO SATCOM   News

Mar 25, 2026 - New guidance explains LEO SATCOM cyber security risks and mitigation strategies. It also includes questions to help organisations ensure secure and resilient services.

Guidelines for networking   Advice

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

Mitigating Log4Shell and Other Log4j-Related Vulnerabilities   Advisory

Dec 23, 2021 - Malicious cyber actors are actively scanning networks to potentially exploit Log4Shell, CVE-2021-45046, and CVE-2021-45105 in vulnerable systems. According to public reporting, Log4Shell and CVE-2021-45046 are being actively exploited. This joint Cybersecurity Advisory is to provide mitigation guidance on addressing vulnerabilities.

Guidelines for system management   Advice

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

Report and recover from identity theft   Guidance

Nov 14, 2024 - Know where to make a report and get help if someone has stolen your personal or business identity.

Protect your children online: A guide to cyber security for parents and carers   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you ensure that your children stay safe and secure online.