Essential 8 (E8) Assessment & Uplift Services

Achieve Measurable Cyber Resilience, Not Just a Tick‑Box Audit
 
Achieving and maintaining the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight is a strategic way to strengthen cyber resilience, protect revenue, and safeguard reputation. Cyber Wyze partners with your team to assess, uplift, and sustain Essential Eight controls across your environment, targeting the right maturity level for your risk profile. Whether you are aiming for ML1, progressing to ML2, or building toward ML3, we guide you from assessment to implementation, and into ongoing assurance aligned to ACSC best practice.

the Essential 8 Audit

We benchmark your IT environment against ACSC Essential Eight, providing clear maturity scoring and actionable insights for compliance and resilience improvement.
  • Maturity Level Assessment
  • Gap and Risk Analysis
  • Prioritised Recommendations
  • Non-Technical Insights

Recommendations & Results

We transform audit findings into a practical roadmap, delivering staged uplift, measurable outcomes, and improved security aligned with ACSC Essential Eight.
  • Reduced Risk Exposure
  • Improved Compliance Posture
  • Secure Data Practices
  • Clear, Low-Disruption Delivery

Secure Cyber Solutions

Ready to Assess, Uplift, and Sustain Essential Eight?

We specialise in helping Australian businesses reach the Essential Eight maturity their contracts, insurers, and stakeholders expect. Our approach blends governance, technical implementation, and clear communication, delivering uplift with minimal operational disruption. For defence‑aligned organisations, we align Essential Eight outcomes with DISP expectations and modern collaboration in Microsoft 365, strengthening both compliance and day‑to‑day productivity.
Ready to Assess, Uplift, and Sustain Essential Eight?
Book a no‑obligation consultation to discuss your target maturity level, timeline, and delivery options, then receive an assessment plan that fits your environment, budget, and compliance requirements.

 What is an Essential 8 Uplift?

An Essential Eight uplift is the process of elevating your current security controls to meet your target ASD maturity level. This involves implementing missing measures, optimising existing configurations, and embedding practices that sustain compliance over time.

It’s more than passing an audit, it’s about building lasting security maturity that withstands real-world threats and aligns with your strategic objectives.

Our E8 Assessment and Uplift Process

1. Assessment and Gap Analysis

We review your environment against the ACSC Essential Eight maturity model, identifying gaps, weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen security posture.
 
  • Comprehensive Environment Review
  • Control Gap Identification
  • Risk and Weakness Analysis
  • Actionable Security Insights

 

2. Remediation and Implementation Planning

We create a tailored roadmap with prioritised actions, timelines, and resources to achieve your target maturity level without business disruption.
 
  • Custom Uplift Roadmap
  • Prioritised Action Plan
  • Clear Timelines and Resources
  • Minimal Operational Impact

 

3. Uplift Execution

We deliver a friction-free, effective implementation that minimizes operational disruption and reduces risk. Our team works alongside yours or your IT provider to apply Essential Eight controls with precision and practicality. 
 
  • Friction-Free Implementation
  • Risk Reduction Focus
  • Seamless Control Execution
  • Compliance Without Disruption
 

4. Verification and Maturity Level Achievement

We validate your environment against ASD criteria, providing evidence for audits, tenders, and internal compliance records to confirm maturity level.
 
  • ASD Criteria Validation
  • Evidence for Compliance
  • Audit-Ready Documentation
  • Support Assurance

5. Ongoing Compliance and Improvement

We maintain oversight of controls, adapting to evolving threats and compliance expectations while driving continuous improvement in cyber resilience.
 
  • Continuous Control Monitoring
  • Threat-Adaptive Strategies
  • Compliance Alignment Support
  • Cyber Maturity Growth

Why Choose Cyber Wyze for Your Essential 8 Uplift?

We’re more than cyber technicians, we’re business advisors with deep expertise in compliance frameworks like DISP, SMB 1001, and industry-specific standards. That means your uplift is aligned with business outcomes, operational efficiency, and long-term resilience.

Our Approach:

  • Business First: We speak the language of leaders, not just IT.
  • Compliance Focused: We understand regulatory requirements and how to meet them.
  • Practical Solutions: We design security measures that fit your workflows and budgets.

Industries We Support

  • Defence Industry Suppliers
  • Manufacturing and Engineering
  • Professional Services Firms
  • Healthcare and Critical Infrastructure
  • Software and Technology Providers
  • Growing Small to Medium Businesses