Essential 8 Assessment Perth
Understand your ACSC Essential Eight maturity and prioritise improvements with an evidence-based assessment for your Perth business.
A list of security products does not show whether Essential Eight controls are implemented consistently. IT Networks helps Perth organisations assess the evidence behind their controls against the agreed Essential Eight maturity target.
We define scope, review technical evidence and explain gaps in practical terms. You receive findings that help your team plan remediation, allocate ownership and discuss progress with management or customers.
From our Burswood office, we discuss requirements with businesses across Perth, including office-based and distributed teams. We agree remote support, onsite attendance and any project work around your location and operational needs.
Choose a scope built around a clear view of your assessed Essential Eight maturity and the work needed to improve it. We agree the systems, users and responsibilities involved before the service begins.
Agree systems, users, locations and the maturity target to be assessed.
Review policies, configuration and other evidence relevant to the agreed controls.
Assess implementation of the eight mitigation strategies within scope.
Identify missing or inconsistent controls and explain assessment limitations.
Set out practical next steps, dependencies and recommended ownership.
Discuss findings and scope any implementation support or reassessment.
The aim is to make technology decisions and day-to-day work more manageable. Our approach focuses on practical outcomes:
Understand how conclusions relate to the information reviewed.
Translate gaps into prioritised improvement work.
Identify dependencies before investing in remediation.
Know what was assessed and what needs further investigation.
Understand the work completed, findings and any recommended follow-up.
Discuss priorities with our Burswood team and agree the next step.
The Essential Eight covers application control, application and operating system patching, Microsoft Office macro settings, user application hardening, restricted administrative privileges, multi-factor authentication and regular backups. We use the applicable ACSC guidance when agreeing and conducting the assessment.
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IT Networks has supported Australian businesses since 1994. Our Perth team brings that experience to essential eight assessment, with practical advice and an agreed plan for your organisation.
A local point of contact: Speak with our Burswood team about your workplace, people and priorities. Onsite requirements and availability are agreed with you.
Advice connected to your business: We focus on a clear view of your assessed Essential Eight maturity and the work needed to improve it.
Clear scope and communication: Understand what is included, who is responsible and how additional work or supplier involvement will be handled.
Support beyond a single issue: Connect this service with the IT support, security and planning your organisation needs as it changes.
We agree the scope, access and responsibilities before technical work starts.
Discuss the business need, review available information and identify the systems and stakeholders involved.
Set out the recommended approach, priorities, responsibilities and costs for your approval.
Complete the agreed work, explain the results and identify any follow-up support or improvements.
The Essential Eight covers application control, application and operating system patching, Microsoft Office macro settings, user application hardening, restricted administrative privileges, multi-factor authentication and regular backups. We use the applicable ACSC guidance when agreeing and conducting the assessment.
Speak with our Burswood team about essential eight assessment for your Perth organisation. Call 08 6388 4678 or send an enquiry. We confirm your requirements, service scope and next steps before work begins.
Related services: cyber risk assessment services in Perth · managed cybersecurity services in Perth · IT security services in Perth.
We work with Perth businesses and organisations across healthcare, financial services, accounting and the not-for-profit sector. We agree support around your applications, information and working practices. Explore our Perth healthcare IT services, accounting IT support and not-for-profit IT support.
IT Networks partners and holds accreditations with several vendors. We carefully choose best-of-breed vendors with whom we choose to partner with. This enables us to have both extensive knowledge of the products which we recommend and the ability to provide competitive pricing on the relevant vendors’ products.
We are certified Microsoft Partners, meaning we have the training and experience to help your business grow using Microsoft products. Microsoft trusts our team and you can too.
Our staff are also highly experienced with networking and security having achieved various Cisco Certifications across multiple staff members.
Certified expertise across Microsoft
products and platforms.
IT Networks is a proud member of the ACSC Partner Network, contributing to Australia’s goal of becoming the safest and most secure online environment in the world.
Various Cisco Certifications held
across multiple staff members.
Feedback from our clients across Australia
Founder & CEO
Jim Kay is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of IT Networks, a consultancy that specialises in delivering corporate-grade IT solutions and cybersecurity services to small and medium-sized enterprises across Australia. As a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jim combines his extensive background in electronics with a wealth of business experience gained from owning and operating multiple ventures.
Technical Services Director
As a co-owner, Kim is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering innovative IT solutions that empower clients. With a Bachelor of Engineering and certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional, and Cisco Certified Voice Associate, Kim brings a wealth of technical expertise to his role. He is also passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline workflows and improve productivity,
Speak with our Burswood team about essential eight assessment for your Perth organisation. Call 08 6388 4678 or send an enquiry. We confirm your requirements, service scope and next steps before work begins.
Related services: cyber risk assessment services in Perth · managed cybersecurity services in Perth · IT security services in Perth.
