Strengthening Your Business Defences with ACSC & the Essential 8 — Insights from Entag
As part of Cyber Security Month, let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked: cybersecurity. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is a fantastic resource, helping businesses across the country stay protected from digital threats. One of their most effective tools is the Essential 8 framework, which offers practical steps to strengthen your digital security.
What is the ACSC?
The ACSC is Australia’s top cybersecurity authority, keeping an eye on the latest threats and providing guidance on how businesses can defend themselves. They’re all about building a cyber-resilient Australia, and their strategies can help companies avoid the nasty surprises that come with cyber attacks.
What is the Essential 8?
The Essential 8 is exactly what it sounds like: eight essential strategies to protect your business. It’s a straightforward approach that helps companies of all sizes improve their cybersecurity, regardless of where they’re starting from. It’s broken down into three maturity levels:
1. Level 1: Basic protection – suitable for small to medium enterprises.
2. Level 2: Intermediate protection – suitable for larger enterprises
3. Level 3: Advanced protection – Suited for critical infrastructure providers and organisations that operate in high-threat environments.
Each level builds on the last, making it easy to move from basic protection to a more advanced approach. The Essential 8 framework is designed to prevent and mitigate cyber-attacks, reducing the impact of any incidents that might occur.
Where Does Your Business Sit?
It’s important to know where you stand. Whether your business is just taking its first steps in cybersecurity or has already implemented more advanced strategies, the Essential 8 offers a clear path forward. Take a look at what you’ve already got in place and think about where there’s room for improvement.
Want to dig a little deeper? If you're curious about how your business stacks up against the Essential 8, or just want to chat about your current cybersecurity setup, reach out to Entag. We can help assess your maturity level, provide tailored advice, and get your business on track to being more secure. It’s a good time to take action — better safe than sorry when it comes to protecting your digital assets!
Learn more about Essential 8 here to help your business.
