ACSC Essential Eight

ACSC Essential
Eight Accelerator

Protect your organisation from cyber threats and strengthen your cyber security defences by adopting the highly effective Essential Eight mitigation strategies recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).

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Benefits of Essential Eight Accelerator

Unleash the potential with CyberOxide's Essential Eight Accelerator.

Unlock New Business Opportunities

With an increased emphasis on privacy and cybersecurity, having a robust cybersecurity baseline is now a prerequisite for securing government contracts, partnerships in critical infrastructure, and gaining an edge in the supply chain. Ensure your business stands out and attracts clients and investors who prioritise security.

Designed for Australian Operations

The Essential Eight is specifically crafted based on threats prevalent to Australian entities. It offers tailored controls suitable for both domestic businesses and international corporations operating within Australia. Safeguard your operations from cyber threats targeting Australian companies.

Adaptable Security Implementation

Align the Essential Eight with your organisation's unique risk management framework, profile, or client mandates. Choose from varying maturity levels that best complement your business strategy.

Gateway to Advanced Security Frameworks

Establishing your foundation with the Essential Eight can be your stepping stone towards more intricate cybersecurity frameworks like ISO 27001, ISM, NIST, SOC2, or HIPAA.

Uplift your Security Posture

Equip your business to deter cyber-attacks, minimise potential breaches, and ensure swift recovery post-incidents.

Rapid Implementation

Especially optimised for Microsoft-based entities, Essential Eight controls can be swiftly implemented, complemented by controls suited for other platforms.

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Fast-Track Your Essential Eight Journey

Streamlined services designed to optimise your Essential Eight adoption, ensuring robust cybersecurity tailored to Australian standards.

Comprehensive Scope Evaluation

Detailed Gap Analysis Assessment

Strategic Blueprint

Controls Implementation

Continuous Monitoring

Training and Development

Change Management

Project Management

Our Human-Centric, Security-by-Design Methodology

Our methodology prioritises a human-centric, security-by-design approach, ensuring a seamless synergy between your organisation and optimal protection.

Understand

Our dedicated team prioritises a business-centric approach. We immerse ourselves in understanding your business goals, the unique characteristics of your workforce, the scope of operations, and the intricacies of your IT environment.

Design

We evaluate your current security maturity, laying out a dynamic, iterative roadmap tailored just for you.

Implement

Our ensemble of project managers, change architects, and tech experts collaborate closely with your organisation, ensuring controls are not merely implemented but also deeply integrated and embraced.

Monitor

We're with you for the long haul. Continuous monitoring, timely updates on new controls, and adjustments for any changes in your operations ensure you're always a step ahead.

Improve

We champion continuous improvement. Regularly reviewing and refining your defences, we ensure you adapt to emerging threats and capitalise on the latest best practices.

Customer Success Story

“We partnered with CyberOxide after a recommendation from an industry peer. Their Essential Eight service has not only fortified our digital assets but also positioned us more favourably in the eyes of our clients and investors who value robust cybersecurity. Thank you, CyberOxide!”

Raj Patel - CEO

GreenLeaf Innovations

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Essential Eight Maturity Levels

Risk-centric maturity levels that match your organisation’s risk profile.

Maturity Level Zero

Signifies that there are weaknesses in an organisation's cyber security posture that could be exploited by adversaries

Maturity Level One

Adversaries who use widely available tools and techniques to gain access to systems.

Maturity Level Two

Adversaries who are willing to invest more time and effort in their attacks and use more advanced tools and techniques to bypass security controls and evade detection.

Maturity Level Three

Adversaries with advanced capabilities who are willing to invest significant time, money, and effort in their attacks and may use customised tools and techniques to compromise a target.

Essential Eight Controls

Master the Eight controls to prevent, limit and recover your organisation from cyber-attacks.

Application Control

Only allowing approved applications to run on a system

Patch Applications

Applying updates and patches to software to fix vulnerabilities

Configure Microsoft Office macro settings

Applying least privileges to Microsoft Office macros

User Application Hardening

Disabling, removing, restricting and monitoring applications to limit ability for compromise

Restrict Administrative Privileges

Limiting the number of users with administrative privileges on a system

Patch Operating Systems

Applying updates and patches to the operating system to fix vulnerabilities

Multi-Factor Authentication

Requiring more than one form of authentication to access systems or data

Regular Backups

Regularly backing up important data to protect against data loss

Complementary Compliance Frameworks

Essential Eight provides pathway to comprehensive cyber security frameworks

Information Security Management (ISM)

Information Security Registered Assessor (IRAP)

ISO/IEC 27001

NIST

HIPAA

CPS234

PCI-DSS

SOCI

SOC2

Why Choose CyberOxide for Essential Eight?

When you choose CyberOxide for Essential Eight, you're investing in a uniquely human-centric approach to cybersecurity. Unlike others, our security-by-design methodology prioritises your organisation's needs, ensuring a tailor-made defence strategy for Australian businesses.

With CyberOxide, you don't just get security; you get a partner dedicated to safeguarding your organisation's people, data, and future.

Download the Essential Eight Guide to Cybersecurity Excellence

Discover answers to commonly asked Essential Eight questions in this comprehensive guide.

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