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Remote code execution vulnerability present in Open Management Infrastructure, affects certain Microsoft Azure services Alert
Sep 16, 2021 - A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Open Management Infrastructure, a management agent used in certain Linux-based Microsoft Azure services. Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to take control of the vulnerable host. Affected organisations should apply the available security update.
Secure by Design
Jul 22, 2024 - Secure by Design is a proactive, security-focused approach to the development of digital products and services that necessitates a strategic alignment of an organisation’s cybersecurity goals. Secure by Design requires cyberthreats to be considered from the outset to enable mitigations through thoughtful design, architecture and security measures. Its core value is to protect consumer privacy and data through designing, building, and delivering products with fewer vulnerabilities.
Act now to defend against vicious cybercriminals News
Jul 20, 2021 - Cybercriminals are targeting Australians at an unprecedented level to steal sensitive information and money, including through business email compromise and ransomware attacks.
Health Sector Snapshot News
Feb 10, 2021 - This Sector Snapshot is designed to enhance awareness of key cyber security threats in the health sector and advise executives and cyber security professionals within the health sector on what they can do to protect their organisation from cyber threats. This report provides a high-level overview of the cyber security environment from 1 January to 31 December 2020.
Safer Internet Day 2021 News
Feb 9, 2021 - Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021 aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and share strategies everyone can use for staying secure online.
Australia joins US and UK to warn of 2021 Ransomware trends News
Feb 10, 2022 - Ransomware continues to be a global threat, and cybercriminals using ransomware pose a significant risk to Australian organisations and households.
Essential Eight
Nov 27, 2023 - While no set of mitigation strategies are guaranteed to protect against all cyberthreats, organisations are recommended to implement eight essential mitigation strategies from the Strategies to mitigate cybersecurity incidents as a baseline. This baseline, known as the Essential Eight, makes it much harder for adversaries to compromise systems.
Cyber Skills Framework Publication
Sep 10, 2020 - The Cyber Skills Framework enables targeted recruitment of cyber specialists, provides a development pathway for current and future cyber staff, and aligns skills, knowledge and attributes with national and international industry standards.
Vulnerability Affecting BlackBerry QNX RTOS Alert
Aug 18, 2021 - BlackBerry has disclosed that its QNX Real Time Operating System is affected by a BadAlloc vulnerability - CVE-2021-22156. QNX is the world’s most prevalent real time operating system.
Cyber supply chains
Dec 3, 2020 - This page lists publications on cyber supply chain risk management.
Best practices for event logging and threat detection Publication
Aug 22, 2024 - This publication defines a baseline for event logging best practices to mitigate cyberthreats.
Hardening Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 workstations Publication
Jul 16, 2024 - This publication provides recommendations on hardening workstations using Enterprise and Education editions of Microsoft Windows 10 and 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 10 version 22H2 and Windows 11 version 23H2.
Vulnerability Affecting BlackBerry QNX RTOS Advisory
Aug 17, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a vulnerability affecting the BlackBerry QNX, the world’s most prevalent real time operating system.
Glossary
List of glossary terms used on cyber.gov.au website
Multi-factor authentication for stronger cyber protection News
Feb 25, 2021 - Australians are being urged to strengthen proof of identity protections to help stop cybercriminals gaining unauthorised access to online information and accounts.
Essential Eight maturity model Publication
Nov 27, 2023 - This publication provides advice on how to implement the Essential Eight.
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.
Report a cyber security incident Service
If you are reporting fraud or cybercrime, please refer to the ReportCyber – Cybercrime page.
Cloud Services Program page
Feb 24, 2023 - The Cloud Services Certification Program (CSCP) ceased on 2 March 2020. The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) ceased the Certified Cloud Services List (CCSL) on 27 July 2020 and concurrently released the Cloud Security Guidance package.
Multi-factor authentication Guidance
Aug 30, 2023 - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to protect your valuable information and accounts against unauthorised access.
Remote working
Jul 30, 2024 - This page lists publications on working securely when away from the office environment.
Connecting with others online
Jul 30, 2024 - It is easier than ever to stay in contact with people online. However, using popular online apps and tools can make you more susceptible to cybercriminals.
Operational technology environments
Oct 4, 2024 - This page lists publications on critical infrastructure and their supporting operational technology environments.
Gateway hardening Guidance
Jul 29, 2022 - This page lists publications on the hardening of gateway services.
Exercise in a Box
Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all-in-one platform that organisations can use to assess and improve their cybersecurity practices, in a controlled environment, and as many times as they want.
Set secure passphrases
Jul 30, 2024 - Where multi-factor authentication is not available, a strong passphrase is your best defence.
Scammers impersonating the ASD's ACSC Alert
Jun 13, 2025 - Scammers are impersonating the ASD's ACSC sending out phishing emails to the public with the email content suggesting to download a malicious antivirus program.
Translated information
Apr 4, 2024 - We have developed easy-to-follow cybersecurity information and resources to support people from non-English speaking backgrounds to be more cyber secure.
Protect yourself from scams
Feb 3, 2025 - Protect your accounts by recognising and reporting scams.
Hardening Microsoft 365, Office 2021, Office 2019 and Office 2016 Publication
Jul 24, 2023 - Workstations are often targeted by malicious actors using malicious websites, emails or removable media in an attempt to extract sensitive information. Hardening applications on workstations is an important part of reducing this risk.
