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ASD has open-sourced Azul to help uplift cyber defences globally against malware

ASD’s open‑source malware analysis tool is now available on ASD’s ACSC GitHub. Deploy Azul to explore, analyse and correlate malware at scale and enhance threat investigations.

ASD Statement regarding reporting by the Australian Financial Review on 27 and 28 November 2025

The Director-General of ASD, Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC, has made all appropriate declarations, including during her previous tenure as Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).

ASD’s new State offices are officially open

ASD hits another major REDSPICE milestone with new permanent offices in Brisbane and Melbourne completed and ready to boost cyber resilience and local collaboration.

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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea and communities. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders; past, present and emerging. We also recognise Australia's First Peoples' enduring contribution to Australia's national security.

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