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Supporting Australian organisations through a cyber security incident

Malicious cyber activity continues to pose a significant risk to Australia’s security and prosperity. Australian organisations that have been, or may be impacted by a cyber security incident, are encouraged to reach out to the Australian Signal’s Directorate (ASD) to seek technical incident response advice and assistance.

Cyber Security Terminology

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on cyber security terminology.

Guidelines for Communications Infrastructure

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications infrastructure.

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Guidelines for Media

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on media.

Guidelines for System Hardening

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on system hardening.

Guidelines for Physical Security

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on physical security.

Guidelines for Communications Systems

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on communications systems.

Guidelines for Evaluated Products

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on evaluated products.

Guidelines for Procurement and Outsourcing

This chapter of the Information Security Manual (ISM) provides guidance on procurement and outsourcing activities.