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Essential Eight (E8) Framework

Safeguarding Your Digital Landscape

Protect Your Business Against Evolving Cyber Threats

In today’s digital world, cyberattacks like ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are more sophisticated than ever. SwiftTech implements the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight (E8) framework—a proven cybersecurity strategy designed to mitigate the most common and damaging threats.

Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, our tailored E8 implementation ensures your systems remain secure, compliant, and resilient against cyberattacks.

What Is the Essential Eight (E8)?

The Essential Eight is a set of eight mitigation strategies developed by the ACSC to help organizations defend against cyber threats. These strategies are categorized into three maturity levels, allowing businesses to strengthen their security posture progressively.

Why the Essential Eight Matters

✅ Blocks 85%+ of cyberattacks by addressing the most common attack vectors
✅ Meets compliance requirements for government and industry standards
✅ Reduces downtime & financial losses from breaches
✅ Scales with your business from basic protection to advanced threat prevention

Our Essential Eight Implementation Services

Level 1 – Basic Cyber Hygiene

Foundational security for small businesses and startups

  • Application Whitelisting – Only approved software can run

  • Patching Applications – Timely updates to fix vulnerabilities

  • Restricting Microsoft Office Macros – Blocking malicious scripts

Level 2 – Advanced Resilience

Enhanced protection for growing businesses

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Extra login security

  • Patching Operating Systems – Closing OS-level security gaps

  • Daily Backups – Encrypted, automated data protection

Level 3 – Proactive Threat Mitigation

Enterprise-grade defense for high-risk environments

  • Application Hardening – Disabling unnecessary features

  • Restricting Admin Privileges – Limiting access to critical systems

  • Network Segmentation – Isolating sensitive data

How SwiftTech Implements the Essential Eight

1. Assessment & Planning

We analyze your current security posture and identify gaps in your E8 compliance.

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What We Do:

  • Gap Analysis:

    • Conduct vulnerability scans against all 8 mitigation strategies

    • Map existing controls to ACSC maturity levels (1-3)

    • Identify high-risk areas (e.g., unpatched systems, open admin privileges)

  • Threat Profiling:

    • Analyze industry-specific attack trends (e.g., ransomware targeting healthcare)

    • Review recent incident logs for precursor events

  • Roadmap Development:

    • Prioritize mitigations based on exploit likelihood/impact

    • Create phased implementation plan (typically 6-12 weeks)

Deliverables:
✔ Detailed risk assessment report
✔ Maturity scoring dashboard
✔ 12-month prioritized action plan

3. Ongoing Monitoring & Updates

We provide threat detection and patch management to keep your defenses strong.

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Our Security Operations Include:

Proactive Threat Detection

  • Endpoint Detection: Microsoft Defender ATP + SentinelOne

  • Network Monitoring: Darktrace/Azure Sentinel

  • SIEM Correlation: Splunk alerts for E8 control failures

Compliance Assurance

  • Monthly attestation reports showing:

    • Patch compliance rates

    • Backup success/failure metrics

    • MFA adoption percentages

Continuous Improvement

  • Quarterly tabletop exercises simulating:

    • Ransomware outbreaks

    • Supply chain compromises

    • Insider threat scenarios

Sample Alert:
“Critical: Server XYZ missing KB5035845 (Patch Tuesday release) – 3 known exploits in wild”

2. Customized Deployment

Our experts configure security controls based on your business needs and risk level.

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Implementation Approach:

Technical Controls

  • Application Whitelisting:

    • Deploy Airlock Digital or Microsoft WDAC

    • Create allowed software hashes for all business-critical apps

  • Patch Management:

    • Automated patching for OS (WSUS/Intune) and 3rd-party apps (Patch My PC)

    • Emergency patch cycles for critical vulnerabilities (e.g., Log4j)

  • MFA Enforcement:

    • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for cloud apps

    • Yubikey/Duo for privileged access

Process Controls

  • Privilege Access Management:

    • Just-In-Time admin access via PAM tools

    • Session recording for all elevated actions

  • Backup Architecture:

    • Immutable backups with Veeam/StorageCraft

    • Air-gapped copies tested quarterly

Validation Steps:
✔ Penetration testing to verify controls
✔ User acceptance testing for workflow impacts

4. Employee Training

Human error is a leading cause of breaches—we train your team on cybersecurity best practices.

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Our Training Program:

Role-Based Education

  • Executives:

    • Cyber risk governance workshops

    • Deepfake detection drills

  • Finance Teams:

    • Business Email Compromise (BEC) simulations

    • Invoice fraud recognition

  • General Staff:

    • Phishing tests with real-time feedback

    • USB drop attack demonstrations

Metrics That Matter

  • Phishing click rates reduced from industry avg. 30% → <5%

  • 92% faster breach reporting after training

Case Study:

“After SwiftTech implemented E8 Level 3, our mean time to detect threats dropped from 14 days to 2 hours.” – ASX200 

Financial Services Client

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