Implement Australian Cyber Security Centre guidelines to mitigate 85% of cyber attacks.
Implementation of ACSC Essential Eight, the Australian Signals Directorate's mitigation strategies that protect against 85% of targeted cyber attacks. We assess your current state, identify gaps, and implement the eight controls: application patching, OS patching, multi-factor authentication, limiting admin privileges, user awareness training, incident response planning, regular backups, and network segmentation.
The ACSC Essential Eight is a set of eight baseline security controls published by the Australian Cyber Security Centre, covering patching, multi-factor authentication, admin privilege restriction, application control, backups and more, used by Australian businesses to mitigate the most common cyber attacks. It’s one function of Cybersecurity within your Operations Hub , part of a connected back office.
Common problems we solve
You know your security is poor but don't know where to start or what actually matters
You've been hit by ransomware and realize backups aren't working properly
A client or insurer is asking about your security controls and you don't have documentation
Staff keep clicking phishing emails and you have no formal security awareness training
Here's what you receive
Maturity assessment
Your current security posture scored against each of the eight controls, showing where you stand today.
Gap analysis
A clear picture of which controls are missing or incomplete and why they matter.
Prioritised roadmap
An implementation plan ordered by risk and feasibility, tackling quick wins first.
Control implementation
Each of the eight controls put in place, with the staff training and process changes that go with them.
Compliance reporting
Regular compliance reviews and reporting you can show to clients, insurers or auditors.
How it works
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (part of the Australian Signals Directorate) publishes Essential Eight, eight key security controls that stop 85% of cyber attacks. For Australian SMEs, this is the de facto security framework. It's simple, practical, and proven effective. The eight controls are: application patching (keeping software updated), OS patching (keeping Windows/Linux updated), multi-factor authentication (protecting passwords), limiting admin privileges (reducing damage if an account is compromised), user awareness training (educating staff on phishing and social engineering), incident response planning (knowing what to do when breached), regular backups (recovery from ransomware), and network segmentation (isolating sensitive data).
Framework aligned with Australian government cyber security guidelines
Addresses most common attack vectors and malware campaigns
Recognised by insurers, regulators, and government agencies
Maturity assessment showing current security posture
Prioritised roadmap for implementation
Regular compliance checks and reporting
How acsc essential eight works
ACSC Essential Eight maturity assessment against the eight controls
Gap analysis identifying which controls are missing or incomplete
Prioritised implementation roadmap based on risk and feasibility
Implementation of each control with staff training and process changes
Quarterly compliance reviews and continuous improvement
Who this service is ideal for
Australian SMEs without a cybersecurity framework or formal security program
Businesses in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government contracting)
Companies with government contracts that mandate ACSC compliance
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Frequently asked questions
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Depends on your industry and clients. It's recommended for all Australian businesses. Government and regulated entities often require it. Insurance companies are increasingly requiring it for cyber liability coverage.
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