The Essential Eight Assessment and Remediation helps businesses align with the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight framework. This process allows businesses to assess their current security measures, identify weaknesses and improve their defenses. By following the framework’s guidelines, businesses can strengthen their cybersecurity, reduce risks and better protect their data from cyber threats. Here at Cliffside Cybersecurity in Australia, we specialise in providing cyber security essential 8 related strategies and assessments for your business. Contact our senior specialists today with any questions, or to book your free consultations!
What is the Essential Eight Framework?
Patch Applications
Regularly update apps to fix security issues.
Patch Operating Systems
Keep operating systems up to date with the latest fixes.
Multi-factor Authentication
Use multiple steps to verify user identity.
Restrict Administrative Privileges
Limit system control access to only those who need it.
Application Control
Only allow approved apps to run.
Restrict Microsoft Office Macros
Disable risky macros in Office files.
User Application Hardening
Remove unnecessary features from apps to increase security.
Regular Backups
Backup important data regularly for recovery.
Assessment Process
The assessment process involves reviewing your business’s current cybersecurity to identify gaps and vulnerabilities. By examining existing systems, policies and controls, we can find areas and aspects that do not meet the Essential Eight standards, thus providing an avenue for cyber attacks and vulnerabilities. This helps you to recognise security risks and take action to fix them before they become problems.
Remediation for Improvement
Remediation focuses on fixing the issues found during the assessment. It involves implementing the necessary improvements to meet the ACSC’s maturity levels. This may include updating apps to match necessary security measures, altering your cybersecurity framework to be more restrictive amongst employees and creating a system to regularly back up data, to name but a few measures.
Cliffside Cybersecurity specialises in Cyber Security Essential 8 related assessments and remediations. Contact us online or call our team on 02 8916 6389 for a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Essential Eight assessment typically takes between one and three weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your business environment. Cliffside Cybersecurity works efficiently to minimise disruption and provide you with clear, actionable recommendations promptly.
"We engaged with Cliffside Cybersecurity to help us with security testing and assurance activities, and they've been amazing. Their team is very knowledgeable and experienced. They don't just follow a standard checklist; they really understand our business and how we work. This means we get the most benefit from their services without disrupting our normal operations. What really sets Cliffside apart is their collaborative approach. They're always available to answer questions, help us solve problems, or discuss the latest security news."
"The ongoing security awareness campaigns have greatly improved our staff’s understanding of cybersecurity, drastically reducing phishing incidents. The regular third-party assessments give us peace of mind, ensuring our systems stay secure and aligned with best practices. Cliffside Cybersecurity support has been invaluable in strengthening our cybersecurity posture ."
