We turn the ASD Essential Eight from a confusing checklist into a clear, prioritised action plan for your maturity journey.
What we cover
🔍 Assessment Outcomes
A clear gap analysis against Maturity Level 1, 2, or 3. No jargon—just a snapshot of where you stand today.
📋 Prioritised Uplift Plan
We don't just list problems; we rank them. A step-by-step roadmap to fix the biggest risks first with the least disruption.
🛠️Implementation Support
Hands-on help with the hard stuff: M365 hardening, application control policies, admin privilege restriction, and patching.
How we uplift your maturity
1. Assess
Review current controls against ASD benchmarks.
2. Plan
Design the uplift roadmap and agree on the target level.
3. Uplift
Configure technologies (Intune, Defender, Entra ID) to meet requirements.
4. Govern
Regular reviews to ensure controls stay effective as things change.
Inclusions vs Optional
Included:
Gap analysis, Roadmap, M365 Config, Policy Templates.
Shared Responsibility:
User training, Application vetting.
Optional Add-ons:
24/7 SOC Monitoring (Huntress), SIEM Logging
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Common questions
For most SMEs, tailored Maturity Level 1 or 2 is the sweet spot. Level 3 is typically for high-threat environments or specific compliance needs.
Typically 1-2 weeks depending on the complexity of your environment.
Often, no. We leverage your existing Microsoft 365 licensing (Business Premium / E3 / E5) to implement many of the required controls.
Start your uplift journey.
Get a clear picture of your security posture with an Essential Eight assessment.
