Cybersecurity Framework

Stop 85% of Cyber Attacks 8 Frameworks

Protect your business with a breach prevention strategy aligned to cybersecurity compliance standards.

What is Essential 8?

The Essential 8 is Australia’s cyber defense playbook, created by the Australian Signals Directorate. The ASD is the same organization which protects our government from state-sponsored hackers. With increasing pressure on cybersecurity compliance, this framework delivers practical, actionable security protocols.
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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
“The Essential 8 provides the most cost-effective risk mitigation for Australian organizations.” — ASD

Without These Frameworks, Your Business
Is An Easy Target To

Real-World Threats

83% of cyberattacks exploit known gaps that the Essential 8 directly addresses. If hit, 60% of small businesses shut down within 6 months. The average breach now costs $3.35 million in Australia.

Rising Legal & Compliance Pressures

Government contractors are mandated to meet cybersecurity standards. Financial services face APRA requirements, and healthcare providers must meet OAIC obligations. Falling short isn’t just risky, it’s noncompliant.

Insurance That Won’t Cover You

Today, most cyber insurers require Essential 8 Level 2 maturity for insurance coverage. Without it, your claim could be denied—right when you need it most.

Who Needs Essential 8?

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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

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.

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Protect Your Business From Heavy Costs

Without the Essential 8, your business is 4x more likely to suffer a breach. If that happens, costs skyrocket—3 to 5 times higher—and recovery can drag on 10x longer.
With the Essential 8 (especially at Level 3), you block up to 94% of common attacks. Breach costs drop by 72%, and you cover most compliance requirements automatically.