ACSC Essential Eight

ACSC Essential Eight

Protect your digital infrastructure from sophisticated threats by aligning with the ACSC Essential Eight.

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The Essential 8 Maturity Assessment is a cyber security framework developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). It consists of eight essential strategies aimed at helping businesses mitigate cyber security risks effectively. These strategies are designed to provide a baseline for improving cyber security posture and resilience.


The Essential 8 Maturity Assessment evaluates an organisation's implementation of these strategies and assesses its maturity level across each area. By identifying strengths and weaknesses, organisations can prioritise areas for improvement and enhance their overall cybersecurity capabilities.

Benefits to the business

Enhanced Cyber Defence

Enhanced Cyber Defence from the Essential Eight framework bolsters organisational resilience by implementing advanced measures such as multi-factor authentication and application whitelisting. These proactive strategies mitigate cyber threats effectively, ensuring a robust defence against evolving cyber risks.

Foundations for Security Culture

The foundations built by implementing the Essential Eight foster a proactive approach, instilling cyber resilience from within. By prioritising awareness, education, and collaboration, organisations strengthen their defences against evolving threats.

Cost-effective Cyber Security

Profit is what makes up the bottom line of every business. Your hard-earned money shouldn't feel like it's going into a bottomless pit. The Essential Eight are designed to be effective in providing increased protection against cyber attacks.

Enhanced Compliance

It ensures organisations adhere to regulatory standards and industry best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and integrity in cybersecurity protocols. By implementing robust compliance measures, businesses bolster their resilience against cyber threats and mitigate potential risks, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining stakeholder trust

Continuous Improvement

It involves ongoing refinement of cyber security strategies to adapt to evolving threats and enhance organisational resilience. By regularly assessing, updating, and fine-tuning security measures, businesses can stay ahead of cyber risks and strengthen their overall defence posture.

Stages in Implementation of Essential Eight

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