Essential Eight Assessment
Learn how to conduct Essential Eight assessments using ACSC guidelines
Master the skills to assess your organisation's Essential Eight maturity and develop actionable remediation plans aligned to ACSC guidelines.
At a Glance
Who it's for
- IT administrators conducting security assessments
- Security officers responsible for compliance verification
- Compliance managers auditing Essential Eight controls
- Consultants assisting organisations with E8 maturity assessment
Course Details
Course Overview
Become proficient in conducting Essential Eight assessments using official ACSC methodologies. This intensive 32-hour course teaches you how to systematically evaluate your organisation's Essential Eight maturity across all eight mitigation strategies. You'll learn assessment frameworks, evidence collection techniques, reporting standards, and how to develop detailed remediation roadmaps aligned to industry best practices and Australian compliance requirements.
What You'll Learn
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Essential Eight Assessment Frameworks
6 hours- ACSC assessment methodology and standards
- Maturity model overview and definitions
- Assessment planning and scope definition
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Assessment tools and documentation requirements
Module 2: Application Control and Patch Management Assessment
6 hours- Application control assessment techniques
- Whitelist and blacklist evaluation
- Patch management process assessment
- Operating system patching verification
- Application update and deployment review
Module 3: User Access and Authentication Assessment
5 hours- Administrative privilege assessment
- Multi-factor authentication evaluation
- User access rights review and verification
- Privileged access management assessment
- Password policy and enforcement review
Module 4: Backup and Recovery Assessment
5 hours- Backup strategy and scope review
- Backup frequency and retention assessment
- Recovery testing and validation
- Ransomware resilience evaluation
- Backup media and secure storage assessment
Module 5: Evidence Collection and Documentation
4 hours- Evidence gathering techniques and tools
- Documentation standards and templates
- Record management and audit trail creation
- Screenshots, logs, and configuration evidence
- Building assessment evidence packages
Module 6: Reporting and Remediation Planning
6 hours- Assessment report structure and content
- Communicating findings to stakeholders
- Risk prioritisation and remediation planning
- Implementation timelines and resource planning
- Monitoring and verification strategies
Who Should Attend
- IT administrators conducting security assessments
- Security officers and compliance managers
- Internal and external security auditors
- Consultants supporting Essential Eight implementation
- Enterprise security teams
Prerequisites
Before enrolling, please ensure you meet these requirements:
- • Understanding of Essential Eight fundamentals
- • Experience with IT systems administration
- • Knowledge of network and security infrastructure
- • Familiarity with compliance assessment concepts
Delivery, Format and Logistics
Delivery Mode
Instructor-led online with practical assessments
Maximum 12 participants for hands-on practice
What You'll Need
- Experience with Essential Eight fundamentals
- Access to organisational IT systems and documentation
- Administrative access to servers and network infrastructure (or test environment)
- Laptop with remote access capabilities
What You'll Receive
- 32 hours of comprehensive instruction
- Hands-on assessment practice labs
- ACSC assessment templates and checklists
- Remediation roadmap tools and examples
- Assessment report templates
- Case studies and real-world scenarios
- Certificate of completion
- 9 months access to course materials
Frequently Asked Questions
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Next Intake
September 2026 — register your interest at educ4te.com
Format
Instructor-led online with practical assessments
Group & Enterprise Options
Discounted rates available for teams of 3+ delegates. Contact us for in-house delivery options.
What's Included
- 32 hours of comprehensive instruction
- Hands-on assessment practice labs
- ACSC assessment templates and checklists
- Remediation roadmap tools and examples
- Assessment report templates
- Case studies and real-world scenarios
- Certificate of completion
- 9 months access to course materials
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