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ACSC Essential Eight
Security Compliance


miniOrange will help your organization comply with the latest Essential Eight Controls issued by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to mitigate common cybersecurity risk factors.

  Deploy 8 mitigation strategies to prevent cyberattacks.

  Determine the right Essential Eight Maturity level for your company.

  Implement the right strategy to level up the Maturity Model.

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How Essential Eight Counters Cyber Attacks?

The annual damage caused by cybercrime & data breaches worldwide will exceed $10.5 trillion by 2025, as reported by Cybersecurity Ventures. To counter the rising threats and potential vulnerabilities for modern organizations, this bundle of Essential Eight strategies is focused on achieving the following objectives:


  Preventing potential Cyberattacks like Malware, Phishing, etc.

  Limiting the Extent of these Cyberattacks

  Recovery of Data & System Availability



What are Essential 8 Security Controls?
& How miniOrange Can Help?



Application Control

Restrict Administrative Privileges

Multi-Factor Authentication

Patch Application

Patch Operating Systems

Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings

User Application Hardening

Regular Backups

Application Control

  • Control which applications, scripts, and libraries run on different endpoints (servers, devices, etc.) with Mobile Device Management (MDM).
    • ...
  • Protect sensitive app data and block malicious apps/scripts and libraries using Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
  • Seamlessly integrate with any SIEM or monitoring tool to track event logs and set up necessary alerts.
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  How miniOrange CASB solution can help

Restrict Administrative Privileges

  • Set up a separate Privileged environment with the miniOrange Privileged Access Management PAM & protect privileged passwords with our Password Vault.
    • ...
  • Features like JIT Access and Recertification enable you to dynamically extend & revoke privileged access as per the requirements.
  • SIEM integration allows you to analyze threats & set up alerts to notify admins upon detecting any anomalies.
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  How to Manage Privileged Access

Multi-Factor Authentication

  • Enable Multi-Factor Authentication on legacy/in-house/SaaS Apps, Windows/macOS/Linux Devices & Servers, VPNs & Network Devices with miniOrange MFA solutions.
    • ...
  • miniOrange supports 15+ MFA methods like Passwordless MFA, Biometrics (WebAuthn), OTP Verification, Authenticator Apps, Fido 2 Keys, etc.
  • For cloud/SaaS apps that don’t support SSO, you can enable MFA security on them using the miniOrange CASB solution.
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  Learn more about Multi-factor Authentication

Patch Applications

  • Identify missing patches or updates for vulnerabilities in office productivity suites, web browsers & their extensions, email clients, PDF software, & security products.
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  • Use Patch management tools & vulnerability scanners for periodic patching of vital apps running in the system.
  • The MDM solution can be used to seal potential entry points for malicious actors and proactively address vulnerabilities.
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Patch Operating Systems

  • Patch and apply security updates to servers, workstations, and mobile devices. An MDM solution can help you easily manage multiple devices running different Operating Systems.
    • ...
  • Use a vulnerability scanner to detect anomalies periodically, assessing vulnerabilities within 48 hours, two weeks, or one month.
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Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings

  • Block user access to configure Microsoft Office Macros and prevent potentially harmful scripts from running in the background.
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  • Leverage an MDM & DLP solution to block the execution of malicious codes & fraudulent apps.
  • You can use these solutions to regulate Microsoft Office Macro settings and define permissions for users who can regulate these settings.
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User Application Hardening

  • Enhance the inherent security of all the apps running in the corporate network to minimize attack surfaces and maximize threat prevention.
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  • Leverage an MDM solution to manage the security settings of apps and restrict users from modifying the settings of Web Browsers, Microsoft Office Suite, PDF Software, PowerShell, .NET settings, etc.
  • The solution can further help you disable any suspicious services like Flash, Java, Internet Explorer 11, unwanted ads, untrusted scripts, etc.
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Regular Backups

  • Perform regular backups of data, applications, and settings to ensure business continuity and criticality.
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  • The backups need to be performed daily, weekly, or incrementally and should be tested during disaster recovery exercises.
  • Protect access to these backups using our PAM solution and prevent data loss/leak using our DLP solution.
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  Learn how to prevent Data Loss

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What is the Essential Eight Maturity Model?

Depending on the level of implementation of the Essential Eight controls or strategies as a bundle to fortify the security posture of the organization, companies can be placed under 4 different levels of maturity from 0 to 3.



Maturity Level Zero

Maturity Level Zero

Not fully aligned with mitigation strategies. Vulnerable to most common cyberattacks.

Maturity Level One

Maturity Level One

Partly aligned with mitigation strategies. Vulnerable to unauthorized access via social engineering, credential theft, etc.

Maturity Level Two

Maturity Level Two

Aligned with mitigation strategies with advanced security measures. Vulnerable to advanced system-specific attacks.

Maturity Level Three

Maturity Level Three

Fully aligned with mitigation strategies. Fewer vulnerabilities & threats from advanced cyberattacks.


*The Essential Eight (maturity level two) is a mandatory requirement for all Australian non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCCEs) subject to the Public Governance, Performance, and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act).


Look Beyond Compliance, Choose Convenience & Security


Frictionless Security

Enhance user experience rather than impeding it. Secure your systems seamlessly with miniOrange,ensuring robust protection.


Unmatched Scalability

Whether you're a lean startup or a sprawling enterprise, the miniOrange solution adapts to your unique needs.


Maximum Flexibility

Use the miniOrange AWS-hosted Cloud offering, or utilize the 100% On-premise variant and deploy it wherever you like.


Continuous Innovation

Stay ahead of evolving threats with miniOrange because our R&D teams are committed to constant research and development.



Frequently Asked Questions


When was Essential 8 launched?

The Essential 8 was introduced by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) in 2017 as an extension of the Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents.

Is Essential 8 a framework?

Yes, Essential 8 is a cybersecurity mitigation strategy framework aimed at providing organizations with a prioritized set of practices to protect against cyber threats.

What is the difference between NIST and Essential 8?

NIST provides comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks and guidelines, while Essential 8 focuses on 8 specific strategies for practical cyber threat mitigation.

What is the difference between Essential 8 and SOC2?

Essential 8 focuses on specific cybersecurity mitigation strategies, while SOC2 is an auditing procedure ensuring secure management of data to protect the interests and privacy of clients.

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