Simulated attacks to find and fix vulnerabilities.
Comprehensive
Essential 8 Assessment
Proactively identify & address security gaps to protect your business with our essential 8 assessment service.
Benefits of the Essential 8 Assessment Service
While SOC and SIEM are both powerful tools individually, together they provide a comprehensive, layered defense strategy.
The 8 Strategies of the Essential 8
Application
Whitelisting
Patch
Applications
Configure Microsoft Office Macros
User Application Hardening
Restrict Administrative Privileges
Patch Operating Systems
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Daily Backup of Important Data
How it Works
Gathering
Collect system info, configurations, and documentation to assess maturity against Essential Eight controls.
Assessment
Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of each Essential Eight control across the environment.
Analysis
Identify control gaps, non-compliance areas, and associated cyber risks.
Recommendations
Provide practical remediation steps and a prioritised roadmap to uplift control maturity.
Reporting
Deliver a clear report with findings, maturity levels, and next steps, tailored for both technical and executive stakeholders.
Benefits of the Essential 8 Assessment Service
While SOC and SIEM are both powerful tools individually, together they provide a comprehensive, layered defense strategy. Here’s how they complement each other:
Enhanced Security Posture
With the Essential 8 strategies, you can significantly reduce your vulnerability to cyber threats like ransomware, data breaches, and phishing attacks.
Compliance with Industry Standards
Implementing these strategies will help you align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Proactive Threat Mitigation
With a focus on preventing threats rather than just detecting them, the Essential 8 provides a proactive approach to cyber security.
Business Continuity
Daily backups and the prevention of ransomware attacks ensure that your critical data is always available and recoverable, minimising downtime in the event of an incident.
Client Success Stories
Technetics have been our trusted IT partner for over 13 years, growing alongside our business and helping us work smarter every step of the way. Their proactive approach, technical expertise, and reliability have delivered real improvements to our efficiency and bottom line. They’re not just a provider — they’re an essential part of our success.
Andrew Dunne
Director, Advertising Associates
Since Technetics took over the management of our technology and cyber security, there hasn’t been a single incident! Having worked with other firms in the past, I can confidently say they are top tier when it comes to service and partnership.
Kim Dema
CFO, Harris Capital
After suffering a cyber attack that held our data ransom, we turned to Technetics for help. Their solution completely transformed our IT setup — from messy and unreliable to streamlined, secure, and efficient. We now operate without downtime, and with total peace of mind. Zoran and his team truly feel like partners in our business growth.
Adam Fletcher
CEO, CR Labs
Oliver Hume
22:40 15 Jun 23
Fantastic experience with the team at Technetics, they really took the effort to understand our requirements and provided quality solutions for our business. Highly recommended!
Ani D
03:37 09 Jun 23
This is great company to work with. Great communication, reliable, good response times and patient. The team are willing to learning the organisations needs and give the most current and fitting advice in all things I.T related. John, Ruby, Mario and Justin, I have really appreciated working with you and the rest of the Technetics staff since I started at the BUV.
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
Michelle Keating
11:55 09 Feb 23
Secure site, and knowledgeable service.
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00:24 18 Jan 23
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20:12 24 Jul 22
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Compliance-Driven, Standards-Aligned Testing
You can be assured that Technetics Cyber Security follows and is aligned with International Security Standards such as
AS ISO/IEC 27001:2015
Information security management systems – Requirements
AS ISO/IEC 27001:2015
Code of practice for information security controls
AS ISO/IEC 27001:2015
Risk Management – Guidelines
Get Started with Your Essential 8 Assessment Today
Are you ready to strengthen your organisation’s cyber security defenses with the Essential 8 strategies? Contact us today to schedule your Essential 8 Assessment and take the first step toward building a more secure and resilient business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Essential Eight?
It is a framework developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) that outlines eight key mitigation strategies to protect organisations from common cyber threats and provide solid framework for cyber security.
Why does my business need an Essential Eight assessment?
An assessment identifies gaps in your current cyber defences, measures your maturity against the ACSC framework and provides a clear and prioritised roadmap to strengthen your security posture and meet compliance or cyber security insurance requirements.
How long does an Essential Eight assessment take?
Typically 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your network infrastructure. It includes interviews, control testing and a detailed report with actionable recommendations.
What do I get from the assessment?
You will receive a comprehensive report showing your current maturity levels across all eight strategies, plus practical recommendations and a clear improvement roadmap. It’s designed to help management, IT teams and boards understand risk and next steps. You can then implement all of those recommendations or get us to help you.
How often should an Essential Eight assessment be done?
At least once a year or after any major infrastructure, system or policy change across your organisation. Regular reviews ensure your controls remain effective as cyber threats and technology evolve.
