ASD Essential Eight
Compliance & Maturity Uplift
Start Your Essential Eight Journey
Overall Progress
Essential Eight Target
Strengthening Your Security Posture
Cyber security is no longer optional for modern organisations. As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses must implement effective security controls that protect systems, users, and sensitive information.
At Forde Consulting, we help organisations implement the ASD Essential Eight framework using a practical, risk-based approach aligned with business operations, compliance obligations, and long-term security objectives.
01
Identify Gaps
- Assessment Areas Include:
- Endpoint Security
- Patch Management
- MFA Coverage
- Administrative Privileges
- Microsoft 365 Security
- Backup & Recovery Controls
02
Build a Roadmap
- Your Roadmap Includes:
- Prioritised Actions
- Risk Reduction Strategy
- Compliance Milestones
- Technical Recommendations
- Governance Improvements
03
Implement Controls
- Key Controls Include:
- Application Control
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Privileged Access Management
- Operating System Hardening
- Endpoint Detection & Response
- Secure Microsoft 365 Configuration
04
Audit & Maintain
- Ongoing Support Services:
- Compliance Reviews
- Security Governance
- Documentation Support
- Executive Reporting
- Continuous Improvement Planning
Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 Support
DISP Compliance
Mandatory alignment for supply chain security.
Regulatory Assurance
Meet APRA, ISO, and federal government standards.
Our ML2 Services Include:
- Comprehensive Gap Assessments
- Identity & Access Management
- MFA Deployment
- Endpoint Protection & EDR
- Security Policy Development
- Governance & Audit Support
Our Expertise
Environment Assessment & Gap Identification
A deep-dive technical audit of your current infrastructure against ASD guidelines. We identify exactly where you stand and what is missing for your target maturity level.
- GAP ANALYSIS
- CONTROL VALIDATION
ISO 27001 Alignment
Design and implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that meet international standards while staying operationally efficient.
- ISMS DESIGN
- PRE-CERTIFICATION AUDIT
Environment Assessment & Gap Identification
A deep-dive technical audit of your current infrastructure against ASD guidelines. We identify exactly where you stand and what is missing for your target maturity level.
- GAP ANALYSIS
- CONTROL VALIDATION
ISO 27001 Alignment
Design and implementation of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that meet international standards while staying operationally efficient.
- ISMS DESIGN
- PRE-CERTIFICATION AUDIT
Why Choose Forde Consulting
01
Strategic Cyber Security Expertise
We align cyber security initiatives with business objectives, operational risk, and compliance requirements.
02
Technical Implementation Experience
Our consultants specialise in Microsoft 365 security, cloud infrastructure, enterprise environments, and compliance-driven cyber security programs.
03
Cross-Framework Compliance Support
We help organisations align Essential Eight implementation with ISO 27001, DISP, cyber insurance requirements, and broader governance obligations.
04
Practical & Outcome-Focused
Our approach focuses on delivering measurable security improvements that are realistic, scalable, and sustainable.