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SVR cyber actors adapt tactics for initial cloud access Advisory
Feb 27, 2024 - How SVR-attributed actors are adapting to the move of government and corporations to cloud infrastructure.
Using Content Credentials to help mitigate cyber threats associated with generative AI News
Jan 30, 2025 - With advanced AI tools, digital media can be created or modified convincingly with minimal effort and cost. Learn more about media provenance solutions to help end users verify the integrity of your organisation’s content.
Business Continuity in a Box News
Nov 13, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), in collaboration with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has published a new tool, Business Continuity in a Box, to help businesses continue basic operations during or after a cyber incident.
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.
Translated cyber security guides News
Nov 3, 2023 - We have released 5 of our popular cyber security guides in more than 20 languages.
Joint Advisory on Technical Approaches to Uncovering and Remediating Malicious Activity Advisory
Sep 2, 2020 - The purpose of this report is to enhance incident response among partners and network administrators along with serving as a playbook for incident investigation.
Technical example: User application hardening Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - User application hardening protects an organisation from a range of threats including malicious websites, advertisements running malicious scripts and exploitation of vulnerabilities in unsupported software. These attacks often take legitimate application functionality and use it for malicious purposes. User application hardening makes it harder for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities or at-risk functionality in your organisation’s applications.
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023 News
Sep 25, 2023 - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a time for all Australians to improve their cyber security knowledge and take action to protect their information and devices.
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.
Exploitation of Unitronics Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Alert
Dec 5, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) is concerned about global exploitation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and is aware of reports of compromise of these devices in Australia. These devices are present in a number of critical sectors such as water, energy, fuel and healthcare.
Technical example: Patch operating systems Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Patching operating systems is one of the most effective controls an organisation can implement to prevent an adversary from gaining access to their devices and sensitive information. Patches improve the security of operating systems by fixing known vulnerabilities.
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.
Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package News
Nov 23, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate has published updated guidance to help ensure consistent Essential Eight assessment across government and industry.
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.
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.
Protect yourself from ransomware Guidance
Feb 12, 2025 - A ransomware attack could block you from accessing your device or the information on it. Take some time to consider how a ransomware attack might affect you.
Safe software deployment: How software manufacturers can ensure reliability for customers Publication
Oct 25, 2024 - It is critical for all software manufacturers to implement a safe software deployment program supported by verified processes, including robust testing and measurements.
Information stealers are on the rise, are you at risk? News
Dec 8, 2025 - Make sure you know how to avoid information stealer malware and get tips for protecting your information.
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.
Cyber security incident response planning: Practitioner guidance Publication
Dec 12, 2024 - ASD defines a cyber security incident as an unwanted or unexpected cyber security event, or a series of such events, that has either compromised business operations or has a significant probability of compromising business operations.
