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A Practical Guide to the ASD Essential Eight

25 September 2025

The ASD Essential Eight was developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). This best practice guidance sets out eight key mitigation strategies that, when implemented effectively, can significantly reduce the risk of cyber attacks. For many organisations, understanding where to start and how to put the Essential Eight into practice can feel…

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ASD Essential Eight Maturity Levels Explained

18 September 2025

The ASD Essential Eight is designed to make organisations more resilient against cyber threats. But knowing what to implement is only half the story - the real challenge is understanding how well the eight strategies have been put into practice. That’s where the Essential Eight Maturity Model comes in.

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Modern Data Governance Practices to Consider for the AI Era

10 September 2025

Data is more than just a business asset, it’s often the fuel that powers decisions, processes, and innovation. But when it’s unmanaged, misused or poorly protected, that same data can become a major liability. Organisations that don’t prioritise data governance put themselves at significant risk.

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What Penetration Testing Reveals - And Why It Matters More Than You Think

26 August 2025

When organisations think about penetration testing, it’s often framed as a box to tick - for compliance, to meet audit requirements, or to satisfy a board-level directive. But the real value of penetration testing goes far beyond ticking boxes. Over time, we’ve seen consistent patterns emerge across industries, environments, and organisation sizes.…

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