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Advisory 2020-008: Copy-paste compromises - tactics, techniques and procedures used to target multiple Australian networks   Advisory

Sep 16, 2020 - This advisory details the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) identified during the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) investigation of a cyber campaign targeting Australian networks. These TTPs are captured in the frame of tactics and techniques outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Planning for post-quantum cryptography   Publication

Aug 25, 2023 - A cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) will render most contemporary public key cryptography insecure, thus making ubiquitous secure communications based on current public key cryptography technology infeasible. As the creation of a CRQC presents new cyber security risks, organisations are encouraged to consider anticipating future requirements and dependencies of vulnerable systems during the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards.

Review your email account security   Guidance

Feb 19, 2025 - How to check your email account security for Gmail and Outlook.

Information stealer malware   Guidance

Jul 15, 2025 - Information stealer malware is a type of malware designed to steal sensitive data from devices. This can include user credentials, browser data and more.

COVID-19 Malicious Scams - Threat Awareness and Guidance   Advisory

Mar 27, 2020 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has produced a detailed report, including practical cyber security advice that organisations and individuals can follow to reduce the risk of harm.

Social engineering   Threat

May 29, 2025 - Social engineering is a significant threat to individuals and organisations, enabling malicious actors to compromise accounts, devices, systems or sensitive information.

AI data security   Publication

May 23, 2025 - This publication provides essential data security guidance for organisations that develop and/or use AI systems, including businesses, government and critical infrastructure. It highlights the importance of data security in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of AI outcomes, and presents an in-depth examination of 3 areas of data security risks in AI systems: data supply chain, maliciously modified (poisoned) data, and data drift.

Using the information security manual   Advice

Jul 3, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on using the ISM.

Advisory 2020-009: Recommendations to mitigate APT actors targeting health sector and COVID-19 essential services   Advisory

May 8, 2020 - The ACSC recommends that organisations in the health sector implement the following cyber security mitigations:

#StopRansomware: Play ransomware   Advisory

Jun 5, 2025 - This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors.

An introduction to artificial intelligence   Publication

Nov 24, 2023 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that will play an increasingly influential role in the everyday life of Australians.

Cloud assessment and authorisation   Publication

Jan 18, 2024 - This publication is co-designed with industry to support the secure adoption of cloud services across government and industry.

Introduction to connected vehicles   Guidance

Jun 30, 2025 - Connected vehicles (CVs) carry cyber security risks that vary depending on their level of connectivity. Learn about the risks before buying a CV and how to stay more secure when using these vehicles.

Practical cyber security tips for business leaders   Publication

Jan 17, 2024 - Business leaders can be appealing targets for malicious actors due to the sensitive information they can access, the important people they interact with and the influence they hold. This publication includes a checklist of practical tips business leaders can implement to improve their cybersecurity. The checklist is followed by a brief explanation of each tip and why it is recommended.

Technical example: Regular backups   Publication

Dec 16, 2022 - Implementing regular backups will assist your organisation to recover and maintain its operations in the event of a cybersecurity incident, for example, a ransomware attack.

Guidelines for cybersecurity documentation   Advice

Sep 4, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cybersecurity documentation.

Security tips for online gaming   Guidance

Mar 1, 2024 - The world of online gaming is a popular target for scammers and cybercriminals. Gaming accounts can provide access to game licenses and linked payment methods making them highly valuable.

Business email compromise   Threat

Feb 11, 2023 - Learn about email phishing and what to do if you are scammed out of money, goods or information.

Deploying AI systems securely   Publication

Apr 16, 2024 - AI security is a rapidly evolving area of research. As agencies, industry, and academia discover potential weaknesses in AI technology and techniques to exploit them, organizations will need to update their AI systems to address the changing risks, in addition to applying traditional IT best practices to AI systems.

Watch out for threats  

Nov 2, 2022 - Know what to look for to stay in control of your devices and applications.

Cyber supply chain risk management   Publication

May 22, 2023 - All organisations should consider cyber supply chain risk management. If a supplier, manufacturer, distributor or retailer (i.e. businesses that constitute a cyber supply chain) are involved in products or services used by an organisation, there will be a cyber supply chain risk originating from those businesses. Likewise, an organisation will transfer any cyber supply chain risk they hold to their customers.

First Nations business resources   Guidance

Jan 5, 2023 - Cybercriminals are finding new ways to target First Nations businesses all the time. There are a few simple things you can do to keep yourself and your business secure online.

Small business cloud security guides: Executive overview   Publication

Dec 16, 2022 - In recognition of the increasing prevalence of cloud computing, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has published the Small business cloud security guides. These guides are designed to provide protection against cybersecurity incidents while remaining accessible to organisations which may not have the resources and expertise to implement a more sophisticated strategy.

Protecting against business email compromise   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Business email compromise is when malicious actors use email to abuse trust in business processes to scam organisations out of money or goods. Malicious actors can impersonate business representatives using similar names, domains or fraudulent logos as a legitimate organisation or by using compromised email accounts and pretending to be a trusted co-worker.

Secure administration   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Privileged access allows administrators to perform their duties, and is often seen as the ‘keys to the kingdom’. This publication provides guidance on how to implement secure administration techniques as part of the management of privileged access.

Report and recover from scams   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.

Bislama (Vanuatu Pidgin)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into Bislama.

Tok Pisin (New Guinea Pidgin)   Guidance

Aug 17, 2023 - The information and resources available are intended to increase your safety online and have been translated into New Guinea Pidgin.

System administration  

Dec 3, 2020 - This page lists publications on securely administering systems.

Australian Signals Directorate’s Cyber Security Partnership Program   Program page

The Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Partnership Program enables Australian organisations and individuals to engage with the ASD's ACSC and fellow partners, drawing on collective understanding, experience, skills and capability to lift cyber resilience across the Australian economy.