Essential 8 Assessment

Essential Eight Assessment Services

What is the Essential Eight?

The Essential Eight (E8) is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) that outlines eight baseline mitigation strategies to help organisations protect their systems against cyber threats. It’s widely recognised across public and private sectors as a practical, effective foundation for improving cyber resilience.

The eight strategies are:

• Application Control
• Patch Applications
• Configure Microsoft Office Macros
• User Application Hardening
• Restrict Administrative Privileges
• Patch Operating Systems
• Multi-Factor Authentication
• Daily Backups

Each strategy is assessed against maturity levels ranging from Level 0 (incomplete) to Level 3 (robust). Whether you're a government agency or a commercial organisation, aligning with the Essential Eight helps you stay one step ahead of cyber adversaries.

 
Why Choose Us for Essential Eight Assessments?

At Pilvi, we take a clear, practical approach to Essential Eight assessments. Our team, which consists of multiple certified IRAP assessors, combines technical depth with real-world experience to help you move beyond theory — and into measurable, achievable outcomes.

Here’s why organisations across Australia partner with us:

• Expert, Vendor-Neutral Advice
  We’re not here to sell you tools. We’re here to assess your security honestly and provide recommendations that are right-sized for your environment.
• Tailored to Your Risk Profile
  No two organisations are the same. We assess your maturity level, business context, and threat exposure to deliver a realistic and actionable roadmap.
• Hands-On, Not Just Checklists
  Our team works closely with your IT and security staff to understand your systems, identify weaknesses, and guide improvements — without the fluff.
• Compliance-Ready Reporting
  We deliver clear, ACSC-aligned reports and maturity scores that you can use to meet audit, executive, or board-level reporting requirements.
   

  Benefits of an Essential Eight Assessment

• Reduce Cyber Risk
  The E8 is based on strategies proven to prevent or limit the impact of cyber incidents — particularly ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks.
• Improve Incident Readiness
  By identifying gaps and strengthening controls, you'll be better prepared to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
• Support Government & Industry Compliance
  Many government departments and regulated industries now expect or require E8 alignment. An assessment shows you’re serious about meeting those expectations.
• Cost-Effective Security Uplift
  The Essential Eight gives you a high return on investment — delivering strong security gains without complex, enterprise-scale overhauls.
• Build Stakeholder Confidence
  Demonstrating progress against a recognised framework like the E8 increases confidence among clients, partners, boards, and regulators.