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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-device/secure-your-user-account

Secure your user account   Guidance

Jan 24, 2024 - A user account is the account you use to sign in on your computer at home, school or work. Cybercriminals will target unsecure accounts and take advantage of poor security habits within the home and businesses. Their goal is to get access to your computer and steal your information. There are many ways to improve your account security, keep your accounts safe and avoid being the victim of a cyber attack.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/secure-your-microsoft-windows-device

Secure your Microsoft Windows device   Guidance

Nov 29, 2024 - Your Microsoft Windows device often holds your most important data. Use these simple steps to protect your device from cyber attacks.

Individuals & families
/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/secure-your-apple-macos-device

Secure your Apple macOS device   Guidance

Nov 29, 2024 - Your Apple macOS device often holds your most important data. Use these simple steps to protect your device from cyber attacks.

Individuals & families
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Back to school with cyber secure devices   News

Feb 4, 2022 - As children return to school, Australian parents are urged to make devices like mobile phones and laptop computers more cyber secure and to teach their children about cyber security, with 2022 set to be another year of hybrid learning for most families.

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Easy steps to secure yourself online   Guidance

Apr 7, 2021 - Reduce the risk of being targeted by cybercriminals by following these easy steps.

Individuals & families
/about-us/media-releases/joint-statement-digital-transformation-agency-and-australian-signals-directorate-secure-internet-gateways-update

Joint statement - Digital Transformation Agency and Australian Signals Directorate - Secure Internet Gateways update   News

Nov 1, 2021 - The Australian Government is further strengthening the ICT systems of Government entities by enhancing its Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) policy and through the Cyber Hubs initiative. The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is working on these initiatives with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC).

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/about-us/news/staying-secure-online-during-back-school-shopping

Staying secure online during back-to-school shopping   News

Jan 19, 2021 - Parents are being urged to be vigilant while shopping online for school essentials this month, with back-to-school shopping opening up opportunities for cybercriminals to strike.

Individuals & families
/about-us/view-all-content/news/securing-space-cyber-security-for-leo-satcom

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.

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/about-us/news/joint-cybersecurity-secure-by-design-guide

Joint Cybersecurity Guide to increase cyber security of products globally   News

Apr 14, 2023 - This guide provides a roadmap for technology manufacturers to ensure security of their products.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/case-for-memory-safe-roadmaps

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.

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/about-us/news/small-business-cloud-security-guides

Small Business Cloud Security Guides   News

Dec 16, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a series of guides designed to help small businesses secure their cloud environment.

Small & medium businesses
/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/personal-cyber-security-first-steps

Personal cyber security: First steps guide   Guidance

Apr 14, 2023 - The first of three cyber security guides in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a basic level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Individuals & families
/about-us/view-all-content/news/new-ot-connectivity-principles-set-a-higher-security-bar-for-organisations

New OT connectivity principles set a higher security bar for organisations   News

Jan 15, 2026 - Our latest guidance outlines 8 principles to secure operational technology connectivity, helping organisations reduce exposure, harden boundaries, and strengthen resilience across industrial environments.

Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/personal-cyber-security-next-steps

Personal cyber security: Next steps guide   Guidance

Jun 16, 2023 - The second of three cyber security guides in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a moderate level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Individuals & families
/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/personal-cyber-security-advanced-steps

Personal cyber security: Advanced steps guide   Guidance

Mar 23, 2023 - The third and final cyber security guide in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand an advanced level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Individuals & families
/about-us/news/hunting-russian-intelligence-snake-malware-joint-advisory

Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware - Joint Cybersecurity Advisory   News

May 10, 2023 - Today we released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory with our international partners on the Snake implant. The Snake implant is a sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service for long-term intelligence collection on sensitive targets.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news/new-publication-to-help-small-businesses-manage-cyber-security-risks-from-AI

New publication to help small businesses manage cyber security risks from AI   News

Jan 14, 2026 - Learn about the cyber security risks and mitigations you should consider when adopting AI. This publication also includes an example of deploying AI chatbots securely and a cyber security checklist.

Small & medium businesses
/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/securing-customer-personal-data

Securing customer personal data   Guidance

Jul 23, 2025 - This guide is focused specifically on the protection of customers’ personal data. Guidance on general cyber security for businesses can be found in the Small business cyber security guide and the Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents published by ASD’s ACSC.

Small & medium businesses
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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-operational-technology

Cyber Security for Operational Technology   News

Oct 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help critical infrastructure protect their systems and online supply chains.

Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
Government
/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/small-business-hub/small-business-cloud-security-guides/small-business-cloud-security-guides-google-chromebook-and-chromos-security-guide

Small business Google Chromebook and ChromOS 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.

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