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Cyber supply chains  

Dec 3, 2020 - This page lists publications on cyber supply chain risk management.

Easy steps to secure yourself online   Guidance

Apr 7, 2021 - Reduce the risk of being targeted by cybercriminals by following these easy steps.

Artificial intelligence  

Apr 12, 2024 - This page lists publications on the governance and use of artificial intelligence.

Iranian cyber actors’ brute force and credential access activity compromises critical infrastructure   Advisory

Oct 17, 2024 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the National Security Agency (NSA) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory to warn network defenders on Iranian cyber actors’ compromising, frequently using brute force attacks, organizations across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, including the healthcare and public health (HPH), government, information technology, engineering, and energy sectors. The actors likely aim to obtain credentials and information describing the victim’s network that can then be sold to enable access to cybercriminals.

Remote Code Execution Vulnerability In Cisco Unified Communications Products   Alert

Jan 26, 2024 - ASD’s ACSC is aware of a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Products (CVE 2024-20253).

Organisations using Cisco Unified Communication products are strongly advised to follow the mitigation advice provided by Cisco if they are vulnerable.

Hardening Microsoft 365, Office 2021, Office 2019 and Office 2016   Publication

Jul 24, 2023 - Workstations are often targeted by malicious actors using malicious websites, emails or removable media in an attempt to extract sensitive information. Hardening applications on workstations is an important part of reducing this risk.

Exercise in a Box  

Nov 17, 2022 - This service provides an all-in-one platform that organisations can use to assess and improve their cybersecurity practices, in a controlled environment, and as many times as they want.

Summary of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Used to Target Australian Networks   Advisory

May 20, 2020 - This advisory provides information on methods to detect many of the TTPs listed. Partners are strongly encouraged to review their environments for the presence of the exploited vulnerabilities and provided TTPs.

Guidelines for cryptography   Advice

Mar 18, 2025 - This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cryptography.

Principles of operational technology cybersecurity   Publication

Oct 2, 2024 - Critical infrastructure organisations provide vital services, including supplying clean water, energy, and transportation, to the public. These organisations rely on operational technology (OT) to control and manage the physical equipment and processes that provide these critical services. As such, the continuity of vital services relies on critical infrastructure organisations ensuring the cybersecurity and safety of their OT.

Industrial control systems: Remote access protocol   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - External parties may need to connect remotely to critical infrastructure control networks. This access is to allow the manufacturers of equipment used in Australia’s critical infrastructure the ability to maintain the equipment, when a fault is experienced that cannot be fixed in the required timeframe any other method.

Mergers, acquisitions and Machinery of Government changes   Publication

Jun 10, 2022 - This publication provides guidance on strategies that organisations can apply during mergers, acquisitions and Machinery of Government changes.

Implementing network segmentation and segregation   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - Learn about practical strategies to make it harder for malicious actors to access sensitive data. This guidance is for those responsible for an organisation’s network architecture and design.

Detecting and mitigating Active Directory compromises   Publication

Jan 22, 2025 - This publication provides an overview of techniques used to compromise Active Directory, and recommended strategies to mitigate these techniques. By implementing the recommendations in this publication, organisations can significantly improve their Active Directory security, and therefore their overall network security posture.

Contact us   Service

Feb 25, 2023 - Contact ASD's ACSC for general enquiries and media enquiries.

Personal cybersecurity: Advanced steps guide   Guidance

Mar 23, 2023 - The third and final cybersecurity guide in the personal cybersecurity series is designed to help everyday Australians understand an advanced level of cybersecurity and how to take action to protect themselves from cyberthreats.

News  

Nov 3, 2022 - Find the latest in cyber security news

Defending against the malicious use of the Tor network   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - The Tor network is a system that conceals a user’s IP address. It allows anonymous – and often malicious – communication. This guidance shares advice on how to detect and prevent traffic from the Tor network.

Recognise and report scams  

Feb 1, 2023 - Scams are a common way that cybercriminals compromise accounts. Being alert to scam messages is a great way to protect yourself online.

Small business cloud security guides  

Apr 2, 2024 - ASD's ACSC has released a series of guides designed to help small businesses secure their cloud environment.

Resources library  

Nov 21, 2024 - Resources for individuals, families and small businesses

Marketing and filtering email service providers   Publication

Oct 6, 2021 - This publication provides high level guidance on how to use email service providers (ESPs) in particular deployment scenarios. The considerations and controls described in that publication also apply to ESPs sending email on other organisations’ behalf.

IoT Secure by Design guidance for manufacturers   Publication

Sep 21, 2023 - This guidance has been produced for manufacturers in order to help them implement thirteen Secure by Design principles.

Home  

Jul 19, 2022 - Welcome to the Australian Cyber Security Centre website - cyber.gov.au

Ransomware   Threat

Read through the following case studies and learn from other Australians about how ransomware has affected them.

Publications  

Nov 3, 2022 - Find the latest cybersecurity publications.

Glossary  

List of glossary terms used on cyber.gov.au website

VMware vCenter Server plugin remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2021-21972)   Alert

Feb 25, 2021 - The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) advises users of VMware vCenter Server products, including as part of VMware Cloud Foundation, to ensure their systems are promptly patched after the recent disclosure of a new remote code execution vulnerability.

Protect yourself from scams  

Feb 3, 2025 - Protect your accounts by recognising and reporting scams.

How to use the internet securely: A guide for seniors   Guidance

Oct 1, 2021 - Some basic cybersecurity practices that you can use to protect yourself when accessing the internet.