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.
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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