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ASD Essential 8 Assessment and Implementation

The ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model provides a prioritised list of mitigation strategies to help organisations protect their systems against cyber threats. Our comprehensive service helps identify gaps in your Essential Eight implementation, provides a roadmap to achieve your target maturity level, and assists with the practical implementation of controls.

Our Engagement Process

T-7 days

Scoping

We begin by understanding your current security posture and target maturity level across the Essential Eight controls. We’ll identify key stakeholders, systems in scope, and implementation priorities.

We’ll also review any existing documentation and policies related to your Essential Eight implementation to ensure our approach aligns with your environment.

Gap Assessment

Our consultants begin their comprehensive review of your Essential Eight implementation, examining each control’s configuration and effectiveness.

We identify critical security gaps and provide a detailed analysis of your current maturity level for each control.

T+7 days

Preparation and Planning

We’ll develop an implementation plan that outlines the steps required, timelines, and resource allocation. This plan will be tailored to your specific environment and business constraints to ensure a smooth and efficient deployment.

T+14 Days

Implementation Support

We work alongside your team to implement improvements, configure controls, and establish monitoring processes. Higher risk security gaps are addressed first.

Why Essential 8 Assessment and Implementation?

Proven Security Framework

The Essential Eight is a proven framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate. We help you both assess and implement these controls effectively to protect against the most common cyber threats.

Practical Implementation Support

Beyond just assessment, we provide hands-on assistance with implementing controls, configuring systems, and establishing processes to maintain your security posture.

Regulatory Alignment

Many Australian organisations are required to implement the Essential Eight. Our service ensures your implementation aligns with ASD guidelines and regulatory requirements while providing practical support for control deployment.

Risk-Based Implementation

We take a risk-based approach to implementation, prioritising controls that provide the most immediate security benefit while considering your resource constraints and operational needs.

Our ASD Essential 8 Assessment and Implementation Approach

Our ASD Essential 8 assessment evaluates your organisation's implementation of the Australian Signals Directorate's Essential Eight Maturity Model. We assess your current security posture against each control and provide actionable recommendations to improve your cyber defence capabilities. Additionally, we offer hands-on support to help you implement these recommendations effectively, ensuring a robust and compliant security posture.

Assessment Process

We follow the ASD process guide to conduct a detailed gap analysis:

  • Systematic evaluation of current controls against ASD requirements
  • Identification of security gaps and maturity levels
  • Prioritisation of remediation activities
  • Detailed reporting with specific recommendations

Flexible Implementation

We work with you to determine the most efficient implementation approach:

  • Collaborative planning to divide implementation responsibilities
  • Assessment of internal capabilities and resources
  • Options for full or partial implementation support
  • Knowledge transfer and capability building

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