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Essential Eight Implementation Support<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ text_font=”||on||||||” text_text_color=”#F7931B” text_font_size=”21px” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”33px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|-142px|30px||false|false” custom_padding=”|2px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Plan, implement and manage the Essential Eight mitigation strategies.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”R||divi||400″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”26px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|300|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”17px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”17px” max_width=”550px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Helping businesses in Fiji and the Pacific adopt the Essential Eight series of mitigations, as developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”R||divi||400″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”26px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|300|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”17px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”17px” max_width=”550px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Use a strategic framework to build a baseline defence against cyber risks that your business faces.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”R||divi||400″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”26px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|300|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”17px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”17px” max_width=”550px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

We help you maintain security best practices and stay up-to-date with Essential Eight compliance so that the remaining of your business can grow.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/meetings.hubspot.com\/louise91?uuid=5c6a0d7d-c931-4be3-9d0a-95ccc9c53bb6″ button_text=”Book a kick off call with our team” disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_class=”custom-border” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFAF4″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”|700|||||||” custom_margin=”20px|20px|||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||3px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fffaf4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||25px||false|false” global_module=”909″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”15px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

We work with amazing customers<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6,1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”8px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Layer-2.png” alt=”Oceania Healthcare” title_text=”AMARU partners ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”22px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Layer-3.png” alt=”Figured” title_text=”AMARU partners ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”17px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-3.png” alt=”AMARU customers” title_text=”AMARU partners ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70.5%” min_height=”18.5px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Harmoney-logo.png” alt=”Harmoney ” title_text=”AMARU partners ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”180px” custom_margin=”22px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”8px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Layer-6.png” alt=”Fiji Airways” title_text=”AMARU partners ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”23px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”9px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-4.png” alt=”SolarZero” title_text=”AMARU partners ” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”12px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”border-divider-bottom” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” background_image=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/czM6Ly9tZWRpYS1wcml2YXRlLmNhbnZhLmNvbS9WWURlby9NQUZaZWdWWURlby8xL3AucG5n.webp” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”500px” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”-2%” background_vertical_offset=”-8%” background_blend=”overlay” background_last_edited=”on|desktop” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” header_2_text_align_tablet=”left” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

What is Essential Eight?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”88px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”left” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Essential Eight is a series of mitigation strategies, developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help protect organisations from cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a great guide for implementing security best practices, and can be used to establish a security baseline and plan for improvement. This gives you assurance that you have in place the most important features and controls to help better protect your systems, data and people.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-12.58.20-PM.png” alt=”AMARU’s Penetration Testing Services in Fiji and the Pacific consist of certified, licensed penetration testers, specialists and consultants with years of experience” title_text=”security and compliance support in australia and new zealand” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”320.3px” custom_padding=”|162px||||” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFAF4″ custom_margin=”||-41px|||” custom_padding=”24px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Essential 8 Maturity Model<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”88px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”left” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Organisations that implement Essential Eight can track their compliance through the maturity model and invest in stages to achieve your security goals.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-14-at-7.46.44-AM.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2024-08-14 at 7.46.44 AM” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”border-divider-bottom” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”500px” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”-8%” background_vertical_offset=”-65%” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||50px||false|false” background_last_edited=”off|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Essential Eight Core Mitigation Strategies<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”88px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Aware of your organisation\u2019s position on the maturity scale? Use the following eight mitigation strategies to secure your technology where it matters<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Patch Application” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Ensure that your applications are securely maintained.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Patch Operating Systems” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Ensure that internet facing systems and services are secured.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Multi-factor Authentication” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Protect accounts on all levels from compromise across business applications.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Restricting admin privileges” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Secure the admin rights to your tech environment.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Application Control” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Prevent malicious software from executing by establishing controls.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Restrict Microsoft Office Macros” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Strengthen MS Office macros settings to avoid any abuse.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”User Application Hardening” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Protecting end-user system from malicious activities.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Perform backups regularly” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#F7931B” header_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”2rem|1rem|1.6rem|1rem|false|true” custom_css_main_element=”height:100%;” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Ensure the systems can be restored if any cyber incident were to occur.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”border-divider-bottom” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” background_image=”https:\/\/amaru.co.nz\/fj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/czM6Ly9tZWRpYS1wcml2YXRlLmNhbnZhLmNvbS9WWURlby9NQUZaZWdWWURlby8xL3AucG5n.webp” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”500px” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”-2%” background_vertical_offset=”-8%” background_blend=”overlay” background_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” header_2_text_align_tablet=”left” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Why AMARU for Essential Eight Implementation Services?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”88px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”||1px||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”left” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”R||divi||400″ icon_color=”#000000″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”26px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|300|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”17px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”17px” max_width=”550px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Get access to tailored assessments to identify your security posture.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”R||divi||400″ icon_color=”#000000″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”26px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|300|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”17px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”17px” max_width=”550px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Our team will help you set a baseline and identifying the maturity level your organisation needs to achieve.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”R||divi||400″ icon_color=”#000000″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”26px” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|300|||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”17px” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”17px” max_width=”550px” custom_margin=”||16px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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To assist organisations in determining the maturity of their implementation of the Essential Eight, three maturity levels have been defined for each mitigation strategy. The maturity levels are defined as: <\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Maturity Level Two: <\/span>Mostly aligned with the intent of the mitigation strategy. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Maturity Level Three: <\/span>Fully aligned with the intent of the mitigation strategy. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is implementation of Essential 8 mandatory?” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]

    While it is not mandatory to adopt the Essential Eight, commonwealth entities are encouraged to assess their maturity levels against these strategies and implement them to the extent practicable.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Australian government is increasingly encouraging and in some cases mandating its use, especially for organisations dealing with sensitive data or under specific regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The primary goal of the Essential Eight framework is to help organisations mitigate cybersecurity incidents by strengthening their systems against threats. Compliance with this framework can help businesses meet various industry-specific security requirements.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is Essential Eight only applicable to Australian businesses?” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]

    Yes, Essential Eight framework is developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) along with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to come up with a more localised framework to help organisations protect their systems from cyber threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    While currently, Australian businesses are not required to comply with the Essential Eight, all government departments, agencies and local councils will at some point be audited against this framework and, it is recommended that these mitigation strategies be implemented in businesses as a baseline to help reduce the risk of cybersecurity incidents from occurring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and the Essential 8 are two different cybersecurity frameworks with some key differences:<\/p>\n

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                In summary, the NIST CSF is a comprehensive cybersecurity framework that helps organisations manage and communicate their overall cybersecurity risk, while the Essential 8 is a more focused set of prioritised mitigation strategies to address common cyber threats. Both frameworks can be valuable, and organisations may choose to use them in combination or select the one that best aligns with their specific needs and risk profile.<\/p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”border-divider-bottom” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”500px” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”-8%” background_vertical_offset=”-65%” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||50px||false|false” background_last_edited=”off|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”||6px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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