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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 resources for small businesses News
Feb 11, 2022 - Last December, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) co-hosted an Act Now, Stay Secure breakfast at the National Portrait Gallery, along with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and the Department of Home Affairs.
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.
New OT connectivity principles set a higher security bar for organisations News
Jan 15, 2026 - Our latest guidance outlines 8 principles to secure operational technology connectivity, helping organisations reduce exposure, harden boundaries, and strengthen resilience across industrial environments.
Secure your website Guidance
Jul 29, 2024 - Small business account for over 95% of all businesses in Australia and 72% of them have a website. However, in a world in which websites are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, only 36% check for updates every week. For those small businesses with a website, or that are considering one, these three quick wins will help you protect your money, data and reputation.
Secure your NAS device Guidance
Nov 29, 2024 - Protect your network-attached storage (NAS) device and the important data it holds with this guide.
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.
Joint cybersecurity advisory released on 2021's top routinely exploited vulnerabilities News
Apr 28, 2022 - Malicious cyber actors are aggressively targeting newly-disclosed and dated critical software vulnerabilities against a broad range of targets, including public and private sector organisations worldwide.
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.
Joint advisory released for Managed Service Providers and Customers to mitigate cybersecurity risks News
May 12, 2022 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has today joined with international cyber security agency partners, to warn Managed Service Providers (MSP) of pressing cyber risks and provide guidance on suitable mitigations for them and their customers.
Microsoft's investment in Australia’s cyber security News
Oct 24, 2023 - The Prime Minister has announced Microsoft’s $5 billion commitment to building Australia’s cyber defence.
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.
Exercise in a Box is here News
Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all in one platform that your organisation can use to assess and improve its cyber security practices in your own time, in a safe environment, and as many times as you want.
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.
ASD's ACSC participation in Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill News
Aug 25, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has joined international partners in the annual Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Drill.
Back to school with cyber secure devices News
Feb 4, 2022 - As children return to school, Australian parents are urged to make devices like mobile phones and laptop computers more cyber secure and to teach their children about cyber security, with 2022 set to be another year of hybrid learning for most families.
U.S., U.K., and Australia Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory News
Jul 28, 2021 - Cyber Agencies Share Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
Are you protected against ‘fast flux’? News
Apr 4, 2025 - Bulletproof Hosting Providers are using ‘fast flux’ to cycle quickly through bots and DNS records to bypass detection by network defenders and law enforcement agencies.
Introduction of legislative change for Limited Use obligation News
Oct 31, 2024 - On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 into Parliament. The Bill amends the Intelligence Services Act 2001 to legislate a Limited Use obligation for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
Essential Eight Maturity Model Update News
Nov 27, 2023 - The Australian Signals Directorate has updated the Essential Eight Maturity Model (E8MM).
