Essential Eight
Essential Eight implementation and uplift
Practical implementation of the ASD Essential Eight, assessed against the maturity model, with a clear path to the maturity level your organisation needs.
What we deliver
The eight mitigation strategies
Application control
Only approved applications can run on your systems.
Patch applications
Keep software updated to close known vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Office macro settings
Restrict macros to prevent malware execution.
User application hardening
Reduce the attack surface of everyday applications.
Restrict administrative privileges
Limit admin access to the people who need it.
Patch operating systems
Keep operating systems current with security patches.
Multi-factor authentication
Add a second factor to protect access.
Regular backups
Back up data so you can recover from incidents.
Our approach
From assessment to maturity
- 01
Assess
Evaluate your current controls, policies and practices against the Essential Eight.
- 02
Implement
Deploy and configure the controls to reduce the likelihood and impact of attacks.
- 03
Measure maturity
Use the Essential Eight Maturity Model to assess and guide improvement.
- 04
Improve
Review and update controls as threats change, through audits and evaluations.
Related capabilities
Often delivered together
Next step
Talk to a specialist about the Essential Eight
Tell us about your environment, obligations or concern, and the right specialist will respond.