Essential 8
Assessments

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats

At TechBrain, we understand that good cyber security isn’t just about installing the latest ai-driven software – it’s about a deep, pro-active understanding of the cyber threat landscape and your business’s unique needs and challenges within it.

We specialise in carrying out comprehensive Essential 8 assessments, which compare your organisation’s cyber security posture against the eight must-haves laid out by the Australian Signals Directorate.

The Essential 8, developed and kept up to date by the ASD plays a vital role in making sure your security is up to scratch and minimising the risk of cyber security disasters.

Our goal is to give you the insights and guidance you need to boost your cyber security, keep your valuable assets safe from evolving threats and keep your business moving forward.

Our Approach to the Essential Eight Maturity Model

We understand that no two businesses are alike with their own set of challenges, goals and risk tolerances. That’s why we take a tailor-made approach to each assessment, working closely with your team to get a complete picture of your IT setup, current security policies and any potential risks.

This means we can adapt the Essential 8 controls to suit your business needs, giving you the best possible protection and performance.

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) recommend the Essential 8 framework, which brings together eight top priority security measures to defend against all sorts of cyber-attacks.

When you choose TechBrain for an Essential 8 assessment, our expert security specialists will take a close look at your systems, apps and procedures.

We’ll check how well your organisation is implementing the essential eight strategies, which include:

1. Keeping a close eye on the apps you use
2. Making sure all your apps are up to date
3. Setting up your Microsoft Office so that it only lets you run the apps you trust
4. Protecting your apps from misuse and making sure they’re up to date
5. Only letting the people who need to have access to certain parts of your system
6. Keeping your operating system up to date
7. Making sure only the people who are supposed to be able to get in can
8. Regularly backing up your data

As we go through this thorough evaluation, we’ll be able to spot where your organisation is doing a great job with cyber security and where there are some gaps that could put you at risk.

Our report will detail what we found and give you practical advice on how to fix any weaknesses we spot.

Business owners should see an Essential 8 assessment as a smart investment that could pay off in a big way.

Cyber security isn’t just an IT issue any more, it’s a key business issue that could have far-reaching consequences.

By proactively spotting and mitigating cyber security risks, you can protect your organisation’s sensitive data, intellectual property and financial assets.

This in turn helps to keep your operations running smoothly, preserve your reputation and build trust with customers and partners.

Defending Against Malware

Whitelisting your apps and keeping your software up to date – two of the Essential 8 measures – are key to avoiding malware attacks, because they only let good apps in and make sure you’ve got the latest security updates.

Stopping Unauthorised Access

Implementing multi-factor authentication and restricting administrative privileges is a no-brainer way to drastically reduce the risk of internal & external breaches.

Data Security

Regular backups & data recovery solutions are like insurance against a cyber-attack – they ensure that when disaster strikes, your business can keep running without missing a beat, saving your reputation & customer trust.

Our Commitment to Your Cyber Security

Choosing TechBrain as your cyber security partner means you’re getting a proactive, not a reactive approach. We don’t just inspect and report, we build & manage a cyber security framework that’s always on the move with your business.

We know that cyber security isn’t just a one-off job. It’s an ongoing journey that requires constant vigilance, which is why we’re committed to ongoing support & guidance to keep your security posture strong over time.

Our team is here to answer any questions you might have, provide extra resources, & help implement our recommendations so your business can stay safe online.

Keeping an Eye on Controls is Crucial to Protecting Against Cyber-Attacks

Regularly assessing & improving the maturity level of your controls is a must to ensure they’re doing the job they’re supposed to do & not leaving your business open to attack.

Take a proactive approach to strengthening your organisation’s cyber security defences. Working with us gives you the edge you need to get a clear view of your security posture, identify & fix vulnerabilities & bring your controls in line with industry best practices.

Our personal approach, combined with our deep knowledge of cyber security & our unwavering commitment to our clients’ success, makes TechBrain your go-to partner for Essential 8 assessments.