8 Strategies, one mission: Bolstering your cyber defences against intruders
The Essential Eight is a framework of eight mitigation strategies that protect organisations from cyberthreats. It was developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and is endorsed by all Australian governments.
The Essential Eight Framework is designed to protect organisations of all sizes from common cyberattacks, such as malware, ransomware, and phishing. It is based on the principle that by implementing eight key security controls, the Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents, organisations can make it more difficult for intruders to hack into their systems and reduce their risk of being compromised.
The Essential Eight controls are:
Implementing the Essential Eight controls helps organisations defend themselves from various cyberthreats. However, it is important to note that the Essential Eight is not a silver bullet. Organisations should also consider other security measures, such as risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.