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Content credentials: Strengthening multimedia integrity in the generative AI era Publication
Jan 30, 2025 - This cyber security information sheet discusses how Content Credentials (especially Durable ones) can be valuable to protect the provenance of media, raises awareness of the state of this solution, provides recommended practices to ensure the preservation of provenance, and discusses the importance of widespread adoption across the information ecosystem.
Spotting scams Guidance
Learn how to identify phishing messages to stay safe and protect your personal information.
Using the Information security manual Advice
Mar 17, 2026 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on using the ISM.
Report and recover from hacking Guidance
Apr 11, 2023 - If someone has stolen your money or personal information, find out what to do and who to contact. We also provide advice on how to avoid scams in future.
Engaging with artificial intelligence Publication
Jan 24, 2024 - The purpose of this paper is to provide organisations with guidance on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) systems securely. The paper summarises some important threats related to AI systems and includes cyber security mitigation strategies to aid organisations in engaging with AI while managing risk. It provides mitigations to assist both organisations that maintain their own AI systems and organisations that use third-party AI systems.
Microsoft Exchange Server security best practices Publication
Oct 31, 2025 - This paper—authored by the National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre)—provides security best practices for administrators on hardening on-premises (on-prem) Exchange.
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.
Cryptomining Threat
Jun 23, 2020 - Cryptocurrency mining (cryptomining) uses the processing power of computers to solve complex mathematical problems and verify cybercurrency transactions. The miners are then rewarded with a small amount of cybercurrency.
New guidance to strengthen Microsoft Exchange Server security News
Oct 31, 2025 - ASD’s ACSC and international partners have co-authored guidance on best practices for Microsoft Exchange Server to help organisations mitigate risks and prevent malicious activity.
New guidance to help fortify Australia’s critical infrastructure News
Oct 13, 2025 - Australian CI is, and will continue to be, an attractive target for state-sponsored cyber actors. Read the CI Fortify publication to learn two actions CI operators can take to strengthen their resilience in preparation for instances of crisis or service disruption.
Quantum technology primer: Computing Publication
Feb 19, 2026 - Explore quantum computing, the threat it poses to current cryptography, and how organisations can reduce risks to their data and systems.
Take action this Cyber Security Awareness Month News
Oct 1, 2025 - Don’t get caught missing in action this Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Shifting the balance of cybersecurity risk Publication
Oct 17, 2023 - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and the following international partners provide the recommendations in this guide as a roadmap for technology manufacturers to ensure security of their products.
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.
New guidance on integrating a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) News
Sep 4, 2025 - Get valuable guidance to inform organisations who procure, produce or operate software about the advantages of integrating a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) into your security processes.
Understand and invest in modern defensible architecture now News
Oct 23, 2025 - We have released a new publication series in collaboration with our international partners on modern defensible architecture, providing organisations with a clear framework to begin investment and implementation.
Cyber security 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).
Report and recover from a data breach Guidance
Jul 14, 2023 - A data breach occurs when sensitive or personal information is accessed, disclosed or exposed to unauthorised people.
2021-007: Log4j vulnerability – advice and mitigations Advisory
Dec 29, 2021 - On 10 December 2021, ASD's ACSC released an alert relating to a serious vulnerability in versions of the Log4j Java logging library. Malicious cyber actors are using this vulnerability to target and compromise systems globally and in Australia. The ASD's ACSC is working with a significant number of victims and affected vendors across all sectors of the economy.
Technical example: Application control Publication
Dec 16, 2022 - Application control restricts the ability of an application to run or install on a device. Application control makes it harder for users to intentionally or unintentionally install unwanted or malicious software.
