24/7 watch and response
Round-the-clock security monitoring, and an engineer on every incident within 10 minutes.
Security
The eight controls the Australian Government says stop most cyber attacks. Every one is included in your plan, set up, watched and reported on.
Control 01
A password alone isn’t enough to get in.
What we do
Phishing-resistant MFA on every account, enforced for everyone, admins included.
Control 02
Copies of your data that ransomware can’t delete.
What we do
Off-site, unchangeable backups with regular restore tests, so we know they work.
Control 03
Browsers, Office and PDF readers kept up to date.
What we do
Automatic patching with a test group first, so updates land fast without breaking things.
Control 04
Windows, macOS and servers updated on schedule.
What we do
Scheduled OS updates on every device, with old machines flagged before support ends.
Control 05
Only a few people hold the keys, and only when needed.
What we do
Separate admin accounts, removed local admin, and a regular review of who has access.
Control 06
Only approved software is allowed to run.
What we do
An approved-software list for each role, with a quick way to request something new.
Control 07
Documents can’t run hidden code.
What we do
Macros blocked by default and only allowed, signed, where a team genuinely needs them.
Control 08
Browsers locked down against dangerous web pages.
What we do
Hardened browser and Office settings pushed to every device automatically.
In October 2026 ASD released an updated framework, ASD Essentials. We already work to it, so you’re covered whichever one your insurer or client asks about.
Free Break-It Test
We check you against the Essential Eight, scan what faces the internet, and email your report and price the same day.
Start my free Break-It TestRound-the-clock security monitoring, and an engineer on every incident within 10 minutes.
A managed next-gen firewall, secure email and web gateways, and application control.
Short, practical sessions that teach your team to spot phishing, fake invoices and suspicious calls.