Cybersecurity Framework
Stop 85% of Cyber Attacks 8 Frameworks
What is Essential 8?
There are 8 digital locks that stop different types of attacks:
Application Control:
Only approved software can run
Patch Applications:
Close security holes before hackers find them
Macro Security:
Stop malicious documents from executing
User Application Hardening:
Make browsers and apps attack-resistant
Restrict Admin Rights:
Limit who can make dangerous changes
Patch Operating Systems:
Keep your foundation secure
Multi-Factor Authentication:
Add extra identity verification
Daily Backups:
Ensure you can recover from anything
At its core, Essential 8 Frameworks help you:
- Stop malware from running
- Keep attackers from moving around your systems
- Support Essential 8 maturity for regulated industries
- Recover quickly if something goes wrong
Without These Frameworks, Your Business
Is An Easy Target To
Real-World Threats
Rising Legal & Compliance Pressures
Insurance That Won’t Cover You
Who Needs Essential 8?
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Industry
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Key Risks
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Priority Controls
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Healthcare
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Patient data theft, ransomware
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MFA, app control, backups
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Finance
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Fraud, stolen credentials
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Patch OS, limit admin privileges
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Government
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State-sponsored attacks
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All 8 controls at Level 2+
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Retail
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POS malware, customer data leaks
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Macros, application control
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Manufacturing
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IP theft, supply chain breaches
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OS hardening, MFA, user hardening
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If Your Business Lacks These Cybersecurity
Frameworks, It’ll Likely Face
Breach
Ransomware locks your systems. Your customer data ends up on the dark web. Operations halt for days.
Fallout
You face fines up to $50 million. Lawsuits pile up. Insurance won’t cover the damage.
Collapse
Most small businesses don’t survive. If you do, your name stays damaged for years.
Essential 8 Outperforms Other Frameworks Because
They Don’t Fully Protect Your Business
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Framework
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What’s Missing
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NIST CSF
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Too broad. No local threat intelligence.
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ISO 27001
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Expensive. Heavy on docs, light on action.
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CIS Controls
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Decent, but not built for Aussie risks.
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PCI DSS
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Only good for card data—not ransomware.
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Choose Your Cybersecurity Path
1. DIY Implementation
If you have in-house expertise, you can follow the ASD’s Essential 8 Assessment Guide yourself. Just know—it’s complex, time-consuming, and usually takes 6–12 months to see results.
2. Guided Compliance
Work with Essential 8 specialists to speed up implementation. With expert support, most businesses reach Level 2 compliance within 90 days—without the overwhelm
3. Fully Managed Solution
Leave everything to the professionals. From compliance monitoring to staff training and breach response, this option gives you hands-off, end-to-end protection.
