ASD News

There is always something happening at the Australian Signals Directorate. Keep up-to-date and read our latest news and learn about how we are protecting Australia’s security, safety and prosperity.

APT40 Advisory

PRC state-sponsored cyber group APT40’s expanding tradecraft and tactics

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has released a new joint advisory with international partners on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security (MSS) tradecraft in action.

Small Business

Update your small business cyber security

While you’re getting prepared for the new financial year, it’s also a great time to check your business’ cyber health.

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What is ASD’s cyber security role?

All Australians, business owners and organisations can access advice from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to help stay secure online.

ASD Pattern 3

Australia’s second ever cyber sanction imposed

The Australian Government, along with our international partners, has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitriy Khoroshev, for his leadership role in the notorious LockBit ransomware group.

Cyber security for charities

Cyber security for charities and not-for-profit organisations

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.

Cloud Security

ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has refreshed ASD’s Blueprint for Secure Cloud, formerly the Protected Utility Blueprint. The Blueprint is an online tool designed to assist Australian organisations to securely configure and implement their cloud-based capabilities.