Essential Eight
Strengthen your cybersecurity posture and protect systems, data, and operations from cyber threats.
What is Essential Eight
The Essential Eight are a set of cybersecurity mitigation strategies that provides organisations with a prioritized list of effective security controls that can significantly enhance their resilience against cyber threats.
It is not a one size fits all but is based on a Maturity Model. organisations can choose to target different levels of maturity within each area depending on the nature and risks of their operations.
Why Essential Eight
Essential Eight is important because it focuses on the most effective security measures that can significantly reduce the risk of common cyberattacks.
ISG assists organisations in planning and implementing these controls to strengthen security and prevent against potential attacks.
Steps
1
Prioritize
Identify the most critical security controls based on the organisation's risk profile and the potential impact of cyber threats.
2
Assess
Evaluate the current state of implementation for each control and identify any gaps or areas that need improvement.
3
Plan
Develop a roadmap and action plan to implement the necessary security controls, considering factors such as resource allocation, budget, and timelines.
4
Implement
Execute the action plan by deploying the required technologies, configuring settings, and enforcing security policies.
5
Monitor and Review
Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the implemented controls, conduct regular security assessments, and review the strategy to adapt to evolving threats and technologies.
Essential Eight provides a prioritized list of eight essential security controls that organisations should implement to enhance their resilience against cyber threats.
