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Gateway security guidance package: Gateway operations and management   Publication

Jul 29, 2025 - 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.

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.

ISM feedback form   Service

Mar 2, 2023 - ISM feedback and enquiries.

Security tips for online gaming   Guidance

Mar 1, 2024 - The world of online gaming is a popular target for scammers and cybercriminals. Gaming accounts can provide access to game licenses and linked payment methods making them highly valuable.

Hardening Microsoft Windows 11 workstations   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - 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 24H2.

Hardening Microsoft Windows 10 workstations   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - This publication provides recommendations on hardening workstations using Enterprise and Education editions of Microsoft Windows 10. 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 10 version 22H2.

IRAP community feedback form  

Mar 1, 2021 - IRAP Community feedback form for the community to comment on a range of topics about the course

Report and recover from business email compromise   Guidance

Jul 14, 2023 - Step-by-step guidance on how to respond to and recover from email compromise and impersonation attempts.

IRAP assessment feedback form   Service

Feb 1, 2021 - IRAP Assessment feedback form for IRAP assessments

Glossary  

List of glossary terms used on cyber.gov.au website

2023 top routinely exploited vulnerabilities   Advisory

Nov 13, 2024 - This advisory provides details, collected and compiled by the authoring agencies, on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) routinely and frequently exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2023 and their associated Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs). Malicious cyber actors exploited more zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks in 2023 compared to 2022, allowing them to conduct operations against high priority targets.
The authoring agencies strongly encourage vendors, designers, developers, and end-user organizations to implement the following recommendations, and those found within the Mitigations section of this advisory, to reduce the risk of compromise by malicious cyber actors.

ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023   Reports and statistics

Nov 14, 2023 - The ASD's Cyber Threat Report is ACSC’s flagship unclassified publication. The Report provides an overview of key cyber threats impacting Australia, how the ACSC is responding to the threat environment, and crucial advice for Australian individuals and organisations to protect themselves online

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.

How to update your device and software   Guidance

Jul 30, 2024 - Cybercriminals are always looking for easy paths to get onto your device. Updating your device and software is the easiest way reduce the risk of being a victim of cybercrime.

Guidelines for system hardening   Advice

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

End of support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows server   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - Support for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server users following the expiration of the specified servicing timeline.

Guidelines for networking   Advice

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

A Shared Vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for Cybersecurity   Publication

Sep 4, 2025 - This guidance, authored by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and international partners, presents a shared vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and the value that increased software component and supply chain transparency can offer to the global community.

Cybersecurity principles   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - Follow the Information security manual (ISM)'s cybersecurity principles to protect information technology and operational technology systems, applications and data from cyberthreats.

Small business  

Jun 15, 2023 - Basic steps to protect your business and staff from cyberthreats. Our guide has information and resources to help you and your staff prepare for cyberattacks.

Guidelines for communications systems   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications systems.

Guidelines for data transfers   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on data transfers.

Report and recover from hacking   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.

Guidelines for software development   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on software development.

Guidelines for cryptography   Advice

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

Guidelines for communications infrastructure   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications infrastructure.

Guidelines for gateways   Advice

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

Managing the risks of legacy IT: Practitioner guidance   Publication

Jun 12, 2024 - This publication provides guidance for practitioners on managing the risks posed by legacy IT and outlines low-cost mitigations that organisations can draw upon.

Guidelines for enterprise mobility   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on enterprise mobility.

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.