Essential 8 Assessments

Strengthen the protection of your systems and data with an assessment that shows your maturity level and readiness

Our cyber security specialists help Australian businesses
confidently complete Essential 8 assessments
and apply effective cyber strategies long-term.

Our expert-led assessments for Essential 8 Maturity Levels 1, 2, and 3 provide clear guidance to enhance security, meet compliance requirements, and achieve a stronger cyber posture — especially for businesses working with Australian and State Governments.

  • Identify weaknesses in current security controls

  • Highlight resource or process inefficiencies

  • Demonstrate regulatory compliance

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Attain Compliance With Essential 8 Standards

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Recommendations

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Supporting your risk management and compliance objectives

The Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Eight Mitigation Strategies and associated Maturity Model are designed as high- impact security controls to mitigate the majority of common cyber threats.

All organisations are recommended to implement eight essential mitigation strategies as a baseline. Implementing these proactively can be more cost-effective in terms of time, money and effort than having to respond to a large-scale cybersecurity incident.

Australia-wide Essential 8 services

Cyconsol can help you achieve your desired level of Essential 8 compliance. Our experts are here to help:

  • Give an independent third-party assessment of your organisation’s technical security controls

  • Assess the effectiveness of any controls within your environment

  • Review procedures designed to support to Essential 8 guidelines

  • Present a gap analysis to improve your maturity level

  • Deliver guidance on remediation and technical programs that would suit your business need and risk appetite

Let us help simplify your requirements
and address regulatory expectations

At Cyconsol, we help you gain insight into your organisation’s current risk profile, protect what is important, and make informed decisions to strengthen your security posture.

Our professionals are experienced at navigating the complex landscape of regulatory compliance and can help you meet the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential Eight guidelines to the desired maturity level.

Our assessments include on-premise infrastructure, cloud-hosted services, internal networks, internet-facing services and end user compute.

  • We closely understand the cyber security implications of new and emerging technologies.

  • We have a sound understanding of governance, risk and mitigation, and can apply these skills in a cyber security context.

  • We’re able to prioritise IT security risk management in alignment with business objectives.

We also advise Australian organisations on getting prepared by addressing security gaps beforehand, reducing the risk of non-compliance during formal audits, through a culture of continuous improvement.

Talk to an experienced consultant today about how the Essential 8 framework can benefit your organisation.

 FAQs

  • Cyconsol has extensive experience delivering cybersecurity consulting services in over 20+ Australian government organisations as well as many more private sector companies. We are uniquely positioned to help your business with the development of security governance frameworks and practical remediation advice.

  • Our services cover the essential aspects of the Essential 8 framework:

    • Determine the current security posture of your organisation

    • Quickly identify and estimate any business risk impacts

    • Align your business with industry best practices

    • Gain expert guidance for tailored remediation strategies

    • Prioritise remedial implementation activities and timelines

  • Our experienced methodology is designed to:

    1. Engage with business and project stakeholders to understand the business context and risk environment

    2. Summarise your current state

    3. Perform a gap analysis, aligned with your target maturity level

    4. Assess maturity of security programs and supporting systems

    5. Document a detailed report mapping of findings and specific recommendations for improvement and benchmarking against other organisations

    6. Deliver a strategic roadmap, including remediation actions

  • Although the Essential 8 is not legally mandated by the Australian government, it is highly recommended and widely considered as a cybersecurity compliance requirement for Australian businesses. Implementing the Essential 8 is seen as a crucial step in fortifying an organisation's cyber defenses and mitigating the risk of cyber threats.

    By following the Essential 8 guidelines, organisations can significantly enhance their cybersecurity posture and protect themselves from various security vulnerabilities. The practices outlined in the Essential 8 address common attack vectors and help eliminate outdated software and configuration settings that could be exploited by malicious actors.

  • The Essential Eight Maturity Model, developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), outlines four maturity levels to guide organisations in implementing the Essential Eight cybersecurity strategies. These levels reflect the organisation's ability to mitigate increasing levels of cyber threats:

    • Maturity Level Zero: No implementation or minimal implementation of the Essential Eight strategies. Organisations at this level are highly vulnerable to cyber threats.

    • Maturity Level One: Basic implementation of the Essential Eight strategies. This level focuses on defending against opportunistic cyber threats using simple techniques.

    • Maturity Level Two: Intermediate implementation. Organisations at this level are equipped to handle more sophisticated threats, including those that target specific vulnerabilities.

    • Maturity Level Three: Advanced implementation. This level is designed to protect against highly skilled and targeted cyberattacks, ensuring robust defenses.

    Each maturity level builds upon the previous one, emphasizing a progressive approach to cybersecurity. You can find more details about the Essential Eight Maturity Model on the Cyber.gov.au website.

The Cyconsol Advantage

Independent advice based on the specific needs and requirements of your business.

Top quality professionals with experience - we wont recommend unnecessary and expensive work.

Up-to-date with Cloud Services such as Amazon Web Services AWS, Google Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure.

Align your security priorities with your business need - some systems matter more than others.

Extensive understanding of E8, ISM and PSPF, among others, and an ability to uplift your cyber posture.

Knowledge of new and emerging threats and able to translate technical risks to the business context.