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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/new-cyber-security-advice-for-families

New cyber security advice for families   News

May 2, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released new guidance to help you protect your family online.

Individuals & families
/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/new-guidance-software-and-service-manufacturers-deploying-system-updates

New guidance for software and service manufacturers deploying system updates   News

Oct 25, 2024 - Implementing a safe software deployment program is vital for maintaining customer trust.

/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/cyber-security-charities-and-not-for-profit-organisations

Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations   News

Mar 18, 2024 - With cyber-attacks continuing to increase in frequency and severity across all sectors, the Australian Signals Directorate is encouraging charities and not-for-profit organisations to take action to protect their online systems.

Small & medium businesses
/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/secure-design-foundations

Secure-by-Design Foundations   News

Jul 31, 2024 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC) has released updated guidance to help technology manufacturers and those who use their digital product or service to adopt secure-by-design principles.

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/about-us/view-all-content/news-and-media/seeking-industry-feedback-on-new-asd-foundations-for-secure-by-design

Seeking industry feedback on new ASD Foundations for Secure-by-Design   News

Nov 2, 2023 - Have your say on how Secure-by-Design practices should look.

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Organisations & Critical Infrastructure
/about-us/news/irap-training-partnership

IRAP training partnership   News

Feb 23, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is partnering with organisations in South Australia and the ACT to deliver cyber security assessment training services for Australian business and organisations.

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/about-us/news/asdacsc-and-partners-alert-organisations-top-2021-malware-strains

ASD's ACSC and partners alert organisations to top 2021 malware strains   News

Aug 5, 2022 - The top types of malicious software – or malware – seen by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and international partners through 2021 have been detailed, along with advice on how to counter them.

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/about-us/news/asdacsc-call-247

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.

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/about-us/news/joint-advisory-released-managed-service-providers-and-customers-mitigate-cybersecurity-risks

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.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/personal-cyber-security-first-steps

Personal cyber security: First steps guide   Guidance

Apr 14, 2023 - The first of three cyber security guides in the personal cyber security series is designed to help everyday Australians understand a basic level of cyber security and how to take action to protect themselves from cyber threats.

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Spotting scams   Guidance

Learn how to identify phishing messages to stay safe and protect your personal information.

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Types of scams   Guidance

Learn about the common types of scams, how to identify them and how to recover from them.

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/business-government/small-business-cyber-security/small-business-hub/business-continuity-in-a-box

Business Continuity in a Box   Guidance

Aug 21, 2024 - Business Continuity in a Box assists organisations to swiftly and securely stand up critical business functions during or following a cyber security incident that has affected the availability or trust of existing systems.

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/business-government/detecting-responding-to-threats/event-logging/implementing-siem-and-soar-platforms

Implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms   Guidance

May 27, 2025 - SIEM and SOAR platforms can greatly benefit your organisation by collecting, centralising, and analysing important data, detecting cyber security events and incidents and prompting timely intervention.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/protecting-your-family/protect-your-children-online

Protect your children online: A guide to cyber security for parents and carers   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you ensure that your children stay safe and secure online.

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Report and recover from ransomware   Guidance

Jul 14, 2023 - Learn where to get help from a ransomware attack, and steps to protect yourself against future incidents.

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/protect-yourself/resources-protect-yourself/personal-cyber-security-guides/protect-yourself-multi-factor-authentication

Protect yourself: Multi-factor authentication   Guidance

Dec 5, 2025 - Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is when you use two or more different types of actions to verify your identity.

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/protect-yourself/securing-your-devices/how-secure-your-devices/secure-your-mobile-phone

Secure your mobile phone   Guidance

Nov 12, 2024 - The security of your mobile phone can be as crucial as your computer. Follow these steps to protect your phone or tablet from cybercriminals.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/protecting-your-family/protect-yourself-online

Protect yourself online: A guide to cyber security for young people   Guidance

May 2, 2024 - The steps in this guide can help you navigate the online world with confidence.

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/protect-yourself/staying-secure-online/cyber-security-for-charities-and-not-for-profits

Cyber security for charities and not-for-profits   Guidance

Sep 30, 2025 - How to avoid common cyber threats and protect your mission .

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