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Security

The Essential Eight, done for you.

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

Multi-factor sign-in

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

Regular backups

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

Patch applications

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

Patch operating systems

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

Restrict admin rights

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

Application control

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

Office macro settings

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

User app hardening

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

Not sure where you stand? Find out free.

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 Test
  • 10 minutes of your timeNine questions and a quick sign-off, all online.
  • We never touch your systemsWe only scan what faces the internet and you own.
  • Report and price the same dayBranded report, your top gaps, your confirmed rate.

What’s in your security program

24/7 watch and response

Round-the-clock security monitoring, and an engineer on every incident within 10 minutes.

Locked-down network

A managed next-gen firewall, secure email and web gateways, and application control.

Staff training and awareness

Short, practical sessions that teach your team to spot phishing, fake invoices and suspicious calls.