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Privacy Awareness Week 2023 News
Apr 28, 2023 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is supporting with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to support Privacy Awareness Week.
New Secure by Demand guidance available for operational technology owners and operators News
Jan 14, 2025 - To protect your systems from threat actors targeting your operational technology components, select products from manufacturers who are Secure-by-Design. Find out which security elements to prioritise.
Secure your website Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - Small business account for over 95% of all businesses in Australia and 72% of them have a website. However, in a world in which websites are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, only 36% check for updates every week. For those small businesses with a website, or that are considering one, these three quick wins will help you protect your money, data and reputation.
Cybersecurity principles Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - Follow the Information security manual (ISM)'s cybersecurity principles to protect information technology and operational technology systems, applications and data from cyberthreats.
2020-006 Detecting and mitigating exploitation of vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services Advisory
May 22, 2020 - This advisory provides indicators of the activity the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has observed and details proactive advice on detecting and mitigating potential exploitation of this vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services.
Preventing Web Application Access Control Abuse Advisory
Jul 28, 2023 - The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory to warn vendors, designers, and developers of web applications and organizations using web applications about insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities.
ASD/ACSC engagement request Service
Jun 8, 2023 - Thank you for your interest in having ASD/ACSC attend or speak at your event. In order for us to identify the most appropriate staff member, we ask that you provide us with some information about your event, the audience and intended outcome of your engagement with ASD/ACSC. Please note we require 8 weeks’ notice to review your request.
Small Business Cloud Security Guides: Technical Example - Regular Backups Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Implementing regular backups will assist your organisation to recover and maintain its operations in the event of a cybersecurity incident, for example, a ransomware attack.
IoT Secure by Design guidance for manufacturers Publication
Sep 21, 2023 - This guidance has been produced for manufacturers in order to help them implement thirteen Secure by Design principles.
Cyber threat actors compromising networks of major global telecommunications providers News
Dec 4, 2024 - New guidance is available for network defenders of communications infrastructure to strengthen visibility and harden devices against PRC-affiliated and other malicious cyber actors.
#StopRansomware: BianLian Ransomware Group Advisory
Nov 21, 2024 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory to disseminate known BianLian ransomware and data extortion group IOCs and TTPs identified through FBI and ASD's ACSC investigations as of March 2023.
Small Business Google Chromebook and ChromeOS Security Guide Guidance
Nov 12, 2024 - This publication was developed by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) with technical input from Chrome Engineering.
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.
Do you purchase technology for your organisation? News
Dec 5, 2024 - Updated guidance and new guidance for executives now available for Choosing secure and verifiable technologies.
Essential Eight assessment process guide Publication
Oct 2, 2024 - This publication provides advice on how to assess the implementation of the Essential Eight.
Optus Data Breach Alert
Sep 30, 2022 - To help protect against fraud, Optus has notified customers to look to reputable sources such as Moneysmart and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Smart Cities Publication
Apr 20, 2023 - This guidance is the result of a collaborative effort from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK), the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), and the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ).
An introduction to securing smart places Publication
Nov 21, 2022 - Smart places, also known as smart cities, are places designed to provide enhanced services to citizens using a collection of smart information technology (IT)-enabled systems and devices that capture, communicate and analyse data. To achieve this purpose, previously discrete technologies and systems are interconnected to allow for large-scale coordination, real-time decision making, and increased visibility and situational awareness of the smart place’s status.
How to manage your security when engaging a Managed Service Provider Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Understand the actions organisations can take to manage the security risks posed by engaging and authorising network access for managed service providers.
PRC State-Sponsored Cyber Activity Advisory
Mar 20, 2024 - This fact sheet provides an overview for executive leaders on the urgent risk posed by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors known as "Volt Typhoon."
Cybersecurity terminology Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity terminology.
New Secure-by-Design publication released in collaboration with international partners News
May 15, 2024 - Today, the Australian Signals Directorate has released a new Secure-by-Design advisory, Choosing Secure and Verifiable Technologies, developed and co-sealed with our Five Eyes partners.
Report a cyber security incident Service
If you are reporting fraud or cybercrime, please refer to the ReportCyber – Cybercrime page.
The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps – Joint Cyber Security Guide News
Dec 7, 2023 - In partnership with our international partners we released a joint cyber security guidance on Secure-by-Design memory safe roadmaps.
Network hardening
Apr 11, 2023 - This page lists publications on the hardening of network infrastructure.
Guidelines for personnel security Advice
Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on personnel security.
Implementing certificates, TLS, HTTPS and opportunistic TLS Publication
Oct 6, 2021 - Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a widely used encryption protocol which enables parties to communicate securely over the internet. Through the use of certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), parties can identify each other through a trusted intermediary and establish encrypted tunnels for the secure transfer of information.
Incident response
Apr 12, 2024 - This page lists publications on preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
Small Business Cloud Security Guides: Technical Example - Restrict Administrative Privileges Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Privileged account credentials are prized by cybercriminals because they provide extensive access to high value assets within a network. Restricting privileged access to only users with a demonstrated business need is essential to protecting your environment.
Increased Global Ransomware Threats Alert
Feb 10, 2022 - In 2021, cybersecurity authorities in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom observed an increase in sophisticated, high-impact ransomware incidents against critical infrastructure organizations globally.
