Essential Eight Implementation
Our comprehensive approach to implementing the Essential Eight strategies to protect your organization from cyber threats.
What is the Essential Eight?
The Essential Eight is a set of mitigation strategies developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help organizations protect themselves against cyber threats. These strategies are designed to make it harder for adversaries to compromise systems and to limit the extent of security incidents when they occur.
At Sky Nexus Australia, we help organizations implement the Essential Eight strategies to strengthen their security posture and protect their critical assets from cyber threats.
Comprehensive assessment of your current security posture
Development of a roadmap for implementing the Essential Eight
Implementation support and guidance
Regular reviews and updates to ensure ongoing compliance
Understanding the Essential Eight
The Essential Eight consists of eight mitigation strategies that organizations should implement to protect their systems and data from cyber threats.
Application Control
Prevent execution of unapproved/malicious programs including .exe, DLL, scripts, etc.
- Whitelisting approved applications
- Preventing execution of unapproved software
Patch Applications
Patch/mitigate computers with 'extreme risk' vulnerabilities within 48 hours.
- Regular patching of applications
- Vulnerability management
Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings
Block macros from the internet, and only allow vetted macros either in 'trusted locations' or digitally signed with a trusted certificate.
- Macro security settings
- Trusted locations configuration
User Application Hardening
Configure web browsers to block Flash, ads and Java on the internet. Disable unneeded features in Microsoft Office and PDF viewers.
- Browser hardening
- Application feature restriction
Restrict Administrative Privileges
Restrict administrative privileges to operating systems and applications based on user duties.
- Privilege management
- Access control implementation
Patch Operating Systems
Patch/mitigate computers with 'extreme risk' vulnerabilities within 48 hours.
- OS patching strategy
- Vulnerability management
Multi-factor Authentication
Use multi-factor authentication for all users when they access important data or systems.
- MFA implementation
- Authentication security
Regular Backups
Daily backups of important data, software and configuration settings, stored disconnected from the network.
- Backup strategy implementation
- Recovery testing
Our Implementation Process
We follow a structured approach to implementing the Essential Eight to ensure successful implementation and minimal disruption to your operations.
Assessment
We assess your current security posture against the Essential Eight to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
Planning
We develop a roadmap for implementing the Essential Eight strategies based on your specific needs and priorities.
Implementation
We implement the Essential Eight strategies according to the roadmap, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
Testing & Validation
We test and validate the implementation to ensure it meets the requirements and functions as expected.
Ongoing Support
We provide ongoing support and regular reviews to ensure your implementation remains effective and up-to-date.
Ready to Implement the Essential Eight?
Contact us today to learn how we can help you implement the Essential Eight strategies to protect your organization from cyber threats.