Essential Eight Uplift
Bring your business up to Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 or 2, inside the Microsoft 365 and Azure setup you already have. I make the changes, and you get a clear record of where each control stands.
Book A ConsultationFixed price from A$7,500. Most uplifts take three to six months.
securing IT for Australia's Department of Defence, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and private companies.
What the Essential Eight is
The Essential Eight is a set of eight security controls from the Australian Cyber Security Centre. Together they make it much harder for attackers to get in, and much easier to recover if they do.
- Patch applications
- Patch operating systems
- Multi-factor authentication
- Restrict administrator rights
- Application control
- Restrict Microsoft Office macros
- User application hardening
- Regular backups
Each control is measured in maturity levels. Level 1 protects against common, low-effort attacks. Level 2 protects against attackers willing to spend more time and effort on your business.
Who it's for
This service is for Australian small and mid-size businesses that already run on Microsoft 365 and Azure. It fits best if any of these sound familiar.
- A customer, insurer or government contract has asked for your Essential Eight level.
- Some controls are in place, but nobody can say which ones or how well.
- You don't have security staff in-house to do the work.
- You want the controls set up properly, not just a report that says what's missing.
How it works
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Access agreed
You grant administrator access set up for this work, with only the rights the uplift needs. Every change is logged.
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Where you stand
I check each of the eight controls in your environment against the level you need.
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Changes made
I set up the missing controls in your Microsoft 365 and Azure environment, in an order we agree.
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Handover
You get a written record of what changed and where each control now stands.
Pricing
One fixed price, set by the level you need and the size of your business.
Maturity Level 1
Up to 25 users
Maturity Level 2
Up to 25 users
Maturity Level 2
26 to 75 users
More than 75 users? Book a consultation and I'll send you a quote.
Experience
I've done this work for government and private sector clients across Australia.
- Microsoft 365 security uplifts to Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 for multiple customers
- Security audits and roadmaps to reach Maturity Levels 1 and 2
- Microsoft 365 setups prepared for Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) standards
- Full Microsoft Defender suite deployments for government and private clients
Common questions
What access do you need?
Administrator access, authorised by you and set up for this work. It gives me enough rights to make the changes, while every action stays logged and inside clear limits you can see.
How long does it take?
Most uplifts take three to six months, depending on the level and how much is already in place.
Which level do I need?
If a customer, insurer or contract names a level, start there. If not, book a consultation and we'll work it out together.
Do I need to be on Microsoft 365 and Azure?
Yes. The uplift is done inside your existing Microsoft 365 and Azure environment.
Find out where you stand
Book a short consultation. I'll talk through your environment and the level you need, and tell you which package fits.
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