The Essential Eight

The Essential Eight

Overview

In 2017, The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) published a set of mitigation strategies that were designed to help organisations to protect themselves against cyber security incidents. These strategies, which became known as the Essential Eight, are designed specifically for use on Windows networks, although variations of these strategies are commonly applied to other platforms.

Break down of requirements

8 strategies, 91 controls

Best suited for

Businesses who wish to ensure their primarily Windows based environment is secured against the most common threats and/or companies who wish to provide services to Australian Government departments.

Can a business be certified or assessed against this standard?

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) does not offer a certification program against this standard.

Who can assess or audit a business against this standard?

Not applicable

Governed by

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)

Region focus

Australia

How InfoSecAssure can help you align to this standard or framework?

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