Essential 8 Assessment and M1 Implementation for Data Storage and Processing Asset (Data Centre)

Executed an ASD Essential Eight assessment and a Maturity Level One implementation for our client’s data processing and storage assets. Initially, we evaluated the Essential Eight maturity model, which involved analysing the client’s existing cybersecurity controls against the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) benchmarks.

Following the assessment, we identified gaps and fortified their security posture by implementing Maturity Level One controls. This included the deployment of application whitelisting, the application of the latest security patches, and the restriction of administrative privileges, among other fundamental strategies. We also streamlined their backup processes to ensure the integrity and availability of data.

We enhanced the organisation’s defence mechanisms against malicious cyber incidents by embedding these critical controls. We laid a foundation for progressing to higher maturity levels, i.e. M2 and M3 in their cybersecurity journey.