Having cybersecurity measures in place is crucial to protect sensitive data including customer records, financial information and intellectual property.
The Essential Eight is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to help organisations mitigate the most common and significant cyber threats.
The Essential Eight Maturity Model
The Essential Eight Maturity Model is a framework developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help organisations enhance their cybersecurity posture.
It provides a structured way to assess and improve an organisation's cybersecurity capabilities. The maturity levels typically range from a basic or initial stage to an advanced or optimised stage.
Level 1
Partial Implementation
Organisations at this level have begun implementing some of the Essential Eight strategies but may lack consistency and comprehensive coverage.
Level 3
Proactive Security
Organisations are actively implementing the Essential Eight strategies, demonstrating a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
Level 2
Risk Management
Organisations are initiating the process of identifying cybersecurity risks and adopting industry-leading practices to address widespread knowledge-related risks.
Level 4
Advanced Security
Organisations have advanced their implementation of the Essential Eight, showing a high level of maturity.
Essential Eight Strategies
The Essential Eight consists of eight essential strategies that organisations can implement to mitigate cyber threats effectively.
