The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has published Essential 8 – a set of cybersecurity controls that an organisation can use to improve its security posture. There are three levels, and each level builds on the other. There are more than 140 detailed controls.
In Coral, we support implementation through a step-by-step process to ensure these controls are in place, thereby reducing your cybersecurity exposure.
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Every organisation has a unique technology landscape, business risk profile, and existing security maturity. Our engagement begins by understanding your environment and measuring your current security posture against the ASD Essential Eight maturity model.
Activities include:
Deliverable
A comprehensive gap assessment report outlining current maturity, identified gaps, risks, and a prioritised implementation plan.
Following the assessment, we work with your IT and security teams to implement the technical and administrative controls required to improve your Essential Eight maturity.
Typical activities include:
Deliverable
Implemented controls supported by documented procedures, configuration standards, and operational evidence.
Once the controls have been implemented, we independently verify that they are operating effectively and producing the evidence required to demonstrate compliance.
Activities include:
Deliverable
An internal readiness assessment that confirms the organisation's Essential Eight maturity and identifies any remaining improvements.
Cybersecurity requires continual monitoring and maintenance. Before closing the engagement, we help your internal teams transition the implemented controls into day-to-day operational management.
Activities include:
Deliverable
A fully documented operational handover, enabling your teams to maintain and continually improve the Essential Eight controls as part of business-as-usual operations.
| Essential Eight | Maturity Level 1 | Maturity Level 2 | Maturity Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch applications | 45 total requirements |
107 total requirements |
148 total requirements |
| Patch operating systems | |||
| Multi-factor authentication | |||
| Restrict administrative privileges | |||
| Application control | |||
| Restrict Microsoft Office macros | |||
| User application hardening | |||
| Regular backups |
Our objective extends beyond achieving a target maturity level. We implement practical, sustainable security controls that become part of your organisation's operational processes. By combining technical implementation, governance, documentation, independent validation, and knowledge transfer, we help organisations establish a mature cybersecurity program that strengthens resilience, reduces cyber risk, and supports long-term compliance.
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