Identify cybersecurity gaps and vulnerabilities which could be putting your business at risk.
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Understand Your Essential 8 Maturity Level
Designed to ensure compliance with industry standards, and enhance business resilience by reducing downtime and financial losses.
Application Control
16 questions covering asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, patch updates, and online services.
Patch Applications
24 questions assessing execution policies, logs, Microsoft recommended rules, and application control rulesets.
Configure Microsoft Office Macros
33 questions covering macro security settings, execution rules, trusted publishers, and privileged user modifications.
User Application Hardening
30 questions assessing web browser security settings, executable content controls, PowerShell configurations, and vendor hardening guidance.
Restrict Administrative Privileges
33 questions on validation and approval processes, credential management, access logs, and just-in-time administration.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
15 questions focused on securing internet-facing services, privileged users, and event logs.
Regular Backups
14 questions on backup policies, restoration testing, privileged account backups, and data integrity.
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The Importance of an Essential 8 Assessment
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What's In Your FREE Essential 8 Report?
Your FREE Essential 8 report provides a maturity level assessment, gap analysis, risk implications, key observations, and actionable recommendations.
This will help you establish a baseline so that you can take proactive steps to strengthen your cybersecurity.
A Deep Dive Into What We Assess
Divided into six key categories to ensure every aspect of your organisation is covered:
(16) Application Control
Questions covering asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, patch updates, and online services.
(24) Patch Applications
Questions assessing execution policies, logs, Microsoft recommended rules, and application control rulesets.
(33) Configure Microsoft Office Macros
Questions covering macro security settings, execution rules, trusted publishers, and privileged user modifications.
(30) User Application Hardening
Questions assessing web browser security settings, executable content controls, PowerShell configurations, and vendor hardening guidance.
4 Technology Execution Questions
Review how effectively your IT strategies are planned and executed. Examine your project management, resource allocation, and implementation strategies to optimise outcomes and maximise ROI.
5 Process Questions
Identify inefficiencies, optimise workflows, and streamline operations for maximum productivity. Uncover bottlenecks, eliminate redundancies, and automate tasks to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
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Instructions
Here's how to access and run your FREE Essential 8 Assessment:
1. Submit the Form
Start by completing and submitting the form on the AgendisRISK website. This will initiate the process of gaining access to the Essential 8 Questionnaire.
Before signing up, ensure that you have a Microsoft 365 account, as you will not be able to use the questionnaire or generate your report without it.
2. Check Your Email
After submitting the form, you will receive an email with a link to access the Essential 8 Assessment questionnaire. Click the link to open the application.
Note: If you don’t receive the email within a few seconds, please check your junk folder.
3. Allow Permissions
A prompt will appear asking you to grant Microsoft permissions. Click Accept to connect your MS365 account. If prompted to allow app permissions, simply click Allow.
4. Access the Questionnaire
You will be redirected to the Essential 8 Assessment questionnaire. Once completed, you can generate a PDF report of your assessment, which will be sent to your email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about our free Essential 8 assessment?
Here’s what you need to know:
Why are you offering this for free?
We believe cybersecurity should be accessible to all businesses. By offering a free Essential 8 assessment, we help organisations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their security posture, and minimise risks—without any initial cost. It’s our way of supporting businesses in becoming more cyber-resilient.
What is the Essential 8?
The Essential 8 is a cybersecurity framework developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to help businesses protect themselves against cyber threats. It consists of eight key mitigation strategies designed to:
- Minimise cyber risks (e.g., ransomware, phishing, data breaches).
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity laws and industry standards.
- Reduce IT security costs by preventing costly breaches.
- Strengthen business resilience and operational continuity.
When can I expect the report?
After completing the questionnaire, you can generate your report and get the results in near real-time—it’s that easy.
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