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/business-government/protecting-devices-systems/hardening-systems-applications/system-hardening/hardening-microsoft-windows-11-workstations

Hardening Microsoft Windows 11 workstations   Publication

Jan 23, 2026 - This publication provides recommendations on hardening workstations using Enterprise and Education editions of Microsoft Windows 11. While this publication refers to workstations, most recommendations are equally applicable to servers (with the exception of Domain Controllers) using Microsoft Windows Server. Security features discussed in this publication, along with the names and locations of Group Policy settings, are taken from Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2.

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/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/essential-eight/essential-eight-maturity-model

Essential Eight maturity model   Publication

Nov 27, 2023 - This publication provides advice on how to implement the Essential Eight.

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/ism/oscal/v2025.09.10

ISM OSCAL v2025.09.10  

Sep 11, 2025 - ISM OSCAL v2024.09.10 - based on June 2025 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/internet-things-devices

Internet of Things devices   Guidance

Apr 11, 2023 - IoT devices can include smart televisions, security cameras and fridges. Learn how to buy and use IoT devices securely.

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/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/detecting-and-mitigating-active-directory-compromises

Detecting and mitigating Active Directory compromises   Publication

Jan 22, 2025 - This publication provides an overview of techniques used to compromise Active Directory, and recommended strategies to mitigate these techniques. By implementing the recommendations in this publication, organisations can significantly improve their Active Directory security, and therefore their overall network security posture.

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/ism/oscal/v2025.07.16

ISM OSCAL v2025.07.16  

Jul 16, 2025 - ISM OSCAL v2024.07.16 - based on June 2025 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/event-logging/windows-event-logging-and-forwarding

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.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/how-dispose-your-device-securely

How to dispose of your device securely   Guidance

May 18, 2022 - You should consider that any devices you dispose of could be accessed by strangers.

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/ism/oscal/v2025.03.31

ISM OSCAL v2025.03.31  

Mar 31, 2025 - ISM OSCAL v2024.03.31 - based on March 2025 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/ism/oscal/v2024.03.5

ISM OSCAL v2024.03.5  

Mar 5, 2024 - ISM OSCAL v2024.03.5 - based on March 2024 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.1.

/ism/oscal/v2023.12.1

ISM OSCAL v2023.12.1  

Dec 1, 2023 - ISM OSCAL v2023.12.1 - based on December 2023 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.1.

/business-government/secure-design/secure-by-design/secure-by-design-foundations

Secure by Design foundations   Publication

Jul 30, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC's Secure by Design foundations represent a first step in a new approach to assist technology manufacturers and customers to adopt Secure by Design. While the foundations are primarily designed to foster discussion within technology manufacturers on how to best approach Secure by Design, they contain relevant information and actions for technology customers.

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/ism/oscal/v2023.08.3

ISM OSCAL v2023.08.3  

Aug 3, 2023 - ISM OSCAL v2023.08.3 - based on June 2023 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.0.

/ism/oscal/v2024.12.19

ISM OSCAL v2024.12.19  

Dec 18, 2024 - ISM OSCAL v2024.12.19 - based on December 2024 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/ism/oscal/v2024.09.26

ISM OSCAL v2024.09.26  

Sep 26, 2024 - ISM OSCAL v2024.09.26 - based on September 2024 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/ism/oscal/v2024.06.18

ISM OSCAL v2024.06.18  

Jun 18, 2024 - ISM OSCAL v2024.06.18 - based on June 2024 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/ism/oscal/v2023.03.3

ISM OSCAL v2023.03.3  

ISM OSCAL v2023.03.3 - based on March 2023 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.0.4.

/ism/oscal/v2022.12.1

ISM OSCAL v2022.12.1  

ISM OSCAL v2022.12.1 - based on December 2022 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.0.4.

/ism/oscal/v2024.03.12

ISM OSCAL v2024.03.12  

Mar 12, 2024 - ISM OSCAL v2024.03.12 - based on March 2024 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.2.

/ism/oscal/v2023.09.25

ISM OSCAL v2023.09.25  

Sep 25, 2023 - ISM OSCAL v2023.09.25 - based on September 2023 Information Security Manual (ISM) and OSCAL version 1.1.1.

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