Essential 8 Consulting and Managed Services

Plan, implement and manage the Essential 8 mitigation strategies.

About the Essential 8

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) developed a series of prioritised mitigation strategies to help organisations protect against cyber threats. The most effective of these strategies is the Essential 8.

Essential 8 mitigation strategies include:

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Implement application control

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Patch applications

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Configure Microsoft Office macro settings

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Harden user applications

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Restrict administrative privileges

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Patch operating systems

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Use multi-factor authentication

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Conduct regular backups

They are not a compliance requirement but a guide for best practices in security, and can be used to establish a security baseline and plan for improvement. This gives you assurance that you have in place the most important features and controls needed to protect your organisation.

Virtuelle Group – By your side at every stage of your cyber security journey

Virtuelle enables you to fast-track alignment with the Essential 8 framework, from initial implementation to ongoing management. We work with your key stakeholders to identify a target maturity level suited to your environment. We then progressively implement controls and improvements until your organisation reaches its target.

With our Essential 8 consulting services you can:

✓ assure partners and customers that your business is secure
✓ meet the requirements of insurers and regulators
✓ set the right foundations to enhance security and reduce risk
✓ prioritise and plan cyber security initiatives
✓ achieve your desired maturity level and improve cyber security maturity over time
✓ leverage 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response
✓ grow your business with confidence

Select an Essential 8 managed services package

At Virtuelle, we know every organisation is different. This is why we offer a tiered approach to Essential 8 managed services, select the package that suits your requirements:


ACSC Essential 8 Compliance

Endpoint Detection & Response

Patch Management OS & Third Party Apps

Security Awarness Training

Incident Response Guidance

Email & Web Security

Cyber Security Strategy Guidance

Policy Guidance

Managed Detection & Response (MDR/SOC)

Log Analysis & Management (SIEM)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Endpoint Encryption

Incident Response

Cyber Maturity Reporting

Web Vulnerability Scanning

Dark Web Monitoring

Developer

ESSENTIALS

Maturity Level 1

•  Security Policy

4hrs

PREMIUM

STANDARD

Maturity Level 2

Cyber Security Strategy Guidance

•  Security Policy

•  Acceptable Use Policy

•  Access Control Policy

•  MDM Policy

•  Remote Access Policy

8hrs

ENTERPRISE

ENTERPRISE

Maturity Level 3

Cyber Security Strategy Tracking & Roadmap

•  Security Policy

•  Acceptable Use Policy

•  Access Control Policy

•  MDM Policy

•  Remote Access Policy

•  Data Backup Policy

•  Incident Response Management

•  Document Asset management Policy

20hrs

5 domains

Looking to outsource more of your cyber security activities so your team can focus on driving your business forward?

We offer these optional add-ons to our Essential 8 managed services packages:

  • Microsoft365 Hardening
  • Public Cloud Security Hardening (Azure, AWS, Google)
  • Penetration Testing

Learn more about Virtuelle’s Managed Cyber Security Services >

Why essential 8 managed services with Virtuelle?

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Assessment to identify your security posture

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Set a baseline and maturity level for your organisation to achieve

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Prioritised plan and steps to address relevant threats

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Identify mission critical assets and what needs protecting

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Maximise your ROI across prevention and response

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Expert remediation advice and implementation

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Up-to-the-minute guidance so you’re always following best practice

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Risk-based approach for cost-effective security management

Contact us today for a free Essential 8 scoping call and quote.