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Implementing application control   Publication

Nov 27, 2023 - Application control is one of the most effective mitigation strategies in ensuring the security of systems. As such, application control forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents. This publication provides guidance on what application control is, what application control is not, and how to implement application control.

Essential Eight assessment process guide   Publication

Oct 2, 2024 - This publication provides advice on how to assess the implementation of the Essential Eight.

New guidance for mitigating risks from bulletproof hosting providers   News

Nov 20, 2025 - Get recommendations for ISPs and network defenders to counter cybercriminal activity enabled by bulletproof hosting providers without disrupting legitimate services.

Protecting industrial control systems   Publication

Jul 1, 2018 - Industrial control systems are essential to our daily life. They control the water we drink, the electricity we rely on and the transport that moves us all. It is critical that cyber threats to industrial control systems are understood and mitigated appropriately to ensure essential services continue to provide for everyone.

Patching applications and operating systems   Publication

Nov 27, 2023 - Applying patches to applications and operating systems is critical to keeping systems secure. Patching forms part of the Essential Eight from the Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents.

Detecting socially engineered messages   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Socially engineered messages pose a significant threat to organisations. They can have a big impact, helping malicious actors access accounts, systems or sensitive information. Learn how to spot a socially engineered message, including through email, SMS, social media or messaging apps.

Domain Name System security for domain resolvers   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - This publication explores DNS security for recursive resolution servers. It also shares helpful strategies to reduce the risk of DNS resolver subversion or compromise.

Windows event logging and forwarding   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - This publication has been developed as a guide to the setup and configuration of Microsoft Windows event logging and forwarding.

Small business cyber security guide   Publication

Jun 16, 2023 - This guide includes basic security measures to help protect your business against common cyber threats.

Secure your social media   Guidance

Jul 29, 2024 - Keep your social media secure by using these tips. Learn how to protect your accounts, privacy and information.

Stay ahead of the quantum threat with post-quantum cryptography   News

Sep 22, 2025 - Get updated advice to help your organisation plan and prepare for post-quantum cryptography.

Vulnerability disclosure programs explained   Publication

Dec 12, 2024 - A vulnerability disclosure program (VDP) is a collection of processes and procedures designed to identify, verify, resolve and report on vulnerabilities disclosed by people who may be internal or external to organisations. The importance of developing, implementing and maintaining a well thought-out VDP cannot be underestimated. It is an integral part of professional organisations’ business operations.

Defending against the malicious use of the Tor network   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - The Tor network is a system that conceals a user’s IP address. It allows anonymous – and often malicious – communication. This guidance shares advice on how to detect and prevent traffic from the Tor network.

Protect your cryptographic keys and secrets from malicious cyber actors   News

Aug 26, 2025 - New guidance available for organisations using cryptographic keys and secrets.

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.

Using remote desktop clients   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Remote access solutions are increasingly being used to access organisations’ systems and data. One common method of enabling remote access is to use a remote desktop client. This publication provides guidance on security risks associated with the use of remote desktop clients.

CI Fortify   Publication

Oct 13, 2025 - Actionable guidance for CI operators to isolate and rebuild critical services and OT systems during crisis or service disruption.

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.

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.

How to protect yourself from malware   Guidance

Nov 10, 2023 - Malware (short for 'malicious software') is software that cybercriminals use to harm your computer system or network. Cybercriminals can use malware to gain access to your computer without you knowing, in targeted or broad-based attacks.