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ACSC Essential Eight
The Essential Eight provides a practical baseline of mitigation strategies for Australian organisations seeking immediate uplift.
Ideal for: SMBs wanting a practical baseline and rapid control improvements.
Practical outcomes for SMB teams
- Quick uplift on commonly exploited control gaps.
- Simple baseline language for internal cyber planning.
- Improved readiness for broader framework adoption.
Strengths
- Straightforward starting point for small teams.
- High practical impact when adopted consistently.
- Clear mitigation focus on prevalent attack techniques.
What to consider
- Not a full governance framework on its own.
- May need supplementation for broader risk coverage.
- Requires ongoing review to remain aligned with business change.
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