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Essential 8 Protect

Overview

The Approved Systems Essential 8 Protect framework empowers businesses with advanced cybersecurity strategies tailored to defend against evolving cyber threats. This service simplifies the Essential Eight mitigation strategies outlined by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), ensuring your organisation is protected against ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorised access.

Pricing: $25 per device (inc. GST) per month
Minimum 3 Devices – 12 Month Commitment

WIndows Server
Windows Workstation
Mac
Linux

Our Core Offering – Approved Systems Essential 8 Protect

1. Application Whitelisting

  • Allow only trusted and approved applications to run on your network.
  • Prevents execution of malicious programs by enforcing a pre-approved list of apps.
  • Utilises ThreatLocker for robust application control and policy enforcement.

2. Application Patching

  • Regular updates for critical applications to protect against known vulnerabilities.
  • Integrated through Approved Systems RMM Platform for seamless patch management.

3. Operating System Patching

  • Keeps your systems secure by ensuring OS updates are applied promptly.
  • Managed via Approved Systems RMM Platform to reduce vulnerabilities.
  • Integrated Commercial Grade Antivirus and EDR for real-time threat prevention.
  • Detects and blocks malicious activity, ransomware, and sophisticated cyber threats.
  • Continuous monitoring and automatic remediation through the Approved Systems RMM Platform.

4. Restrictions of Administrative Privileges

  • Limits administrative privileges to reduce potential attack vectors.
  • Uses ThreatLocker Elevation Control to grant admin rights only when necessary.

5. Configuration of Office Macros

  • Prevents execution of malicious macros in Microsoft Office files.
  • Applies security policies that block macros from untrusted sources.

6. User Application Hardening

  • Disables unnecessary features and enforces security best practices.
  • Utilises ThreatLocker Ringfencing™ to restrict application behaviors.

7. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  • Adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification.
  • Integrated across key systems to prevent unauthorised access.

8. Review Backups

  • Ensures your backup strategies are reliable and regularly tested.
  • Filesystem Backup up to 250GB included, with options for additional storage.
  • Secured using Remote Monitoring and Management tools and advanced storage control solutions.

Why Choose Approved Systems Essential 8 Protect?

  • Australian Standard Compliance: Aligns with ACSC’s Essential Eight framework.
  • Supports Maturity Levels 1 & 2: With pathways to achieve Level 3 for key controls.
  • ISM-Aligned Practices: Designed to promote compliance with Australia’s Information Security Manual (ISM).
  • Flat-Rate Pricing: Simple and transparent pricing—$25 per device, inc. GST.
  • Zero Trust Security: Blocks all unapproved actions by default.
  • 24/7 Monitoring: Continuous oversight and real-time threat blocking.
  • Filesystem Backup: Up to 250GB included with options for more.
  • Flexible & Scalable: Protects small businesses and large enterprises alike.

Advanced Security Add-Ons

+ Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

  • Real-time threat detection and response.
  • Alerts for Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and suspicious activity.

+ Storage Control

  • Manages data access at the file level.
  • Prevents unauthorised access to backup and sensitive data locations.

+ Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

  • 24/7 monitoring by cybersecurity experts.
  • Immediate threat response and mitigation.

How It Protects Your Business

  • Prevents Ransomware & Malware with proactive application control.
  • Secures Network Access and stops unauthorised connections.
  • Manages User Privileges and reduces insider threat risks.
  • Blocks Dangerous Macros and hardens user applications.
  • Protects Backups against tampering and unauthorised access.

Get Started Today

Ready to secure your business with the power of the Essential 8 Protect? Contact Approved Systems today.