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Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP) News
Dec 15, 2022 The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is further enhancing cyber security assessment and training, improving cyber skills, and creating new cyber careers for Australians through the Information Security Registered Assessor Program (IRAP).
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.
JCSC virtual presentations on Log4j2 vulnerability – Friday 17 December News
Dec 16, 2021 A critical alert and advisory has been published on the Log4j2 vulnerability. On Friday 17 December 2021, ASD's ACSC’s Joint Cyber Security Centres (JCSCs) will facilitate a series of virtual awareness and advice sessions about this vulnerability. Australians are urged to act now to secure their computer systems against this critical software vulnerability.
Join the Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing service through Sentinel News
Mar 20, 2024 The Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD’s) Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing (CTIS) is a two-way sharing platform that enables government and industry partners to receive and share information about malicious cyber activity at machine speed.
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.
Medibank Private Cyber Security Incident Alert
Dec 1, 2022 ASD’s Australian Cyber Security Centre is working closely with Medibank Private following the recent incident.
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.
Netlogon elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-1472) Alert
Sep 22, 2020 The ACSC is aware of a recently disclosed critical vulnerability in Microsoft Active Directory Domain Controller systems that allows unauthenticated attackers to trivially access administrative credentials.
New domain name changes could leave your business or organisation at risk Alert
Mar 23, 2022 The new domain name category, could leave your business or organisation open to fraudulent cyber activity. Register your .au domain name before it becomes available to the general public.
Passphrases
Protect your accounts from cybercriminals with a secure password or passphrase.
Phone scams impersonating Australian businesses and government agencies Alert
Aug 13, 2020 Cybercriminals are spoofing Australian mobile numbers and pretending to be from an Australian Government agency, delivery company or business, manipulating the individual to gain access to their device.
Practical cyber security tips for business leaders News
Jan 17, 2024 Business leaders are at higher risk of a cyber incident due to the information they have access to, the people they interact with and the influence they have.
Privacy
Oct 24, 2022 The cyber.gov.au website, including the cyber incident reporting portal (ReportCyber), is operated by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC). The ASD's ACSC is part of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), an Australian Government agency.
Privacy Awareness Week 2023 News
Apr 28, 2023 The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is supporting with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to support Privacy Awareness Week.
Protect yourself from remote access scams Advisory
Nov 4, 2020 NEVER provide your personal and financial details or give a stranger remote access to your device or computer – simply hang up.
Recommendations to mitigate DDoS threats being made against Australian organisations Advisory
Feb 25, 2020 The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) is aware of a number of Denial of Service (DoS) for ransom threats being made against Australian organisations, primarily in the banking and finance sector.
Securing customer personal data Guidance
Jul 30, 2024 This guide is focused specifically on the protection of customers’ personal data. Guidance on general cyber security for businesses can be found in the Small Business Cyber Security Guide and the Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents published by ASD’s ACSC.
Securing Customer Personal Data for Small to Medium Businesses News
Nov 17, 2023 As data breaches increasingly impact Australian businesses and their customers, it’s crucial for businesses to improve their data security practices and ensure their customers’ personal data is handled appropriately.
Set secure passphrases
Jul 30, 2024 Where multi-factor authentication is not available, a strong passphrase is your best defence.
Small Business Cloud Security Guides News
Dec 16, 2022 The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a series of guides designed to help small businesses secure their cloud environment.
Social media terms of use
May 7, 2024 The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) uses a number of social media services as part of its communications activities. These services include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo and YouTube.
Update your small business cyber security News
Jun 12, 2024 Resources to help protect small businesses from cyber threats.
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.
Why it’s time to ditch your one password for passphrases News
Apr 28, 2023 Your accounts are only as strong as the tools keeping them secure. One of the most effective ways of protecting your personal information and accounts is to use a strong passphrase.
ABC Radio interview with Head of ACSC News
Mar 31, 2021 Abigail Bradshaw CSC, Head of Australian Cyber Security Centre, interview with Fran Kelly on ABC Radio National, 31 March 2021.
Australian Signals Directorate releases 2023 ASD Cyber Threat Report News
Nov 15, 2023 The Australian Signals Directorate has released its fourth ASD Cyber Threat Report.
Hacking Threat
Jan 5, 2023 Hacking refers to unauthorised access of a system or network, often to exploit a system’s data or manipulate its normal behaviour.
Safe software deployment: how software manufacturers can ensure reliability for customers Publication
Oct 25, 2024 It is critical for all software manufacturers to implement a safe software deployment program supported by verified processes, including robust testing and measurements.
Cyber security is essential when preparing for COVID-19 Advisory
Mar 13, 2020 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are developing strategies to protect staff and vulnerable members of our community.
Cyber security terminology Advice
Dec 12, 2024 This chapter of the Information security manual (ISM) provides guidance on cyber security terminology.
