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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.
Multi-factor authentication Guidance
May 13, 2023 - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to protect your valuable information and accounts against unauthorised access.
Antivirus software Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - The consequences of viruses, spyware and other malicious software can be serious and far reaching. Follow our guidance about using antivirus software.
How to back up your files and devices Guidance
Nov 12, 2024 - Important data such as your photos, documents and financial records can be lost in an instant, so back it up regularly before it's too late.
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.
Online shopping Guidance
Nov 7, 2023 - Be secure when shopping online.
End of support Guidance
Mar 19, 2026 - ‘End of support’ is when software is no longer supported by the product developer that makes it. It will no longer receive security updates, general software updates or technical support.
The ASD's ACSC On-Call 24/7 News
Nov 25, 2021 - All Australians now have greater access to cyber security help and advice through the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ASD’s ACSC) enhanced national Cyber Security Hotline - 1300 CYBER1.
New advice on implementing SIEM/SOAR platforms in your organisation News
May 27, 2025 - ASD has published a publication series about Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms in collaboration with our international partners.
Joint advisory on top cyber vulnerabilities News
Jul 28, 2021 - The top 30 cyber security vulnerabilities exploited by malicious cyber actors since 2020 have been detailed in a joint advisory issued by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and counterpart cyber security agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Mandatory Incident Reporting News
Apr 11, 2022 - New measures to enhance the cyber security of Australia’s critical infrastructure.
Password managers Guidance
May 12, 2025 - Learn how to create and store passwords in a secure location for your important accounts.
Exercise Cyber Arrow News
Nov 14, 2025 - ASD’s delivers national cyber security exercise for the Energy, Communications, and Financial Services and Markets sectors
Progress ongoing to improve the Australian Government’s cyber resilience News
Feb 12, 2026 - The 2025 Commonwealth Cyber Security Posture Report highlights ongoing progress in implementing the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight mitigation strategies.
PRC state-sponsored cyber group APT40’s expanding tradecraft and tactics News
Jul 9, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a new joint advisory with international partners on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security (MSS) tradecraft in action.
Building cyber capability and resilience across the Asia Pacific region News
Nov 6, 2025 - Working together to engage with international partners to drive cyber security uplift and cyber threat awareness.
Single Reporting Portal Guidance
Mar 2, 2026 - To help you meet your reporting responsibilities, the Australian Government has brought together a list of Commonwealth legislative reporting requirements that could be triggered by a cyber security incident.
Revamped guide to protect Australian businesses against cyber threats News
Jun 22, 2023 - Australian businesses have a new source of help to understand and combat cyber threats through the refreshed Small Business Cyber Security Guide and new video developed by the The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC).
Protecting your family Guidance
May 2, 2023 - Advice and guidance for parents and guardians to help children have secure experiences online.
New ASD’s ACSC guidance released to help Australians avoid risks related to social media and messaging applications News
Jul 14, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today released updated guidance to help all Australians better understand how social media and messaging apps can pose a risk to the security and privacy of individuals and organisations.
