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Most businesses find out they are not compliant during an audit, an insurance claim, or a lost tender. Get a clear, evidence-based view of where you stand today.

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  • 200+
    Organisations protected across ANZ
  • E2E
    Clear path from assessment to remediation
  • AI
    Powered by the StickSecure platform
  • Practical
    Clear, outcome focused approach

WHY THIS MATTERS RIGHT NOW

Cybercrime isn't rare. It's routine.

 The Essential 8 is Australia's baseline for cybersecurity, introduced by the Australian Signals Directorate to help organisations defend against the attacks they actually face. 

The ASD tracks tens of thousands of cybercrime reports every year, and small businesses absorb a real, measurable cost when it happens to them. 

Average cost per incident:

Small Business
$49,600
Med Business
$62,800
Large Business
$63,600

Not knowing your gaps is it's own risk

Essential 8 isn't a law, but it's increasingly the reference point everyone else uses to judge whether your business is protected.

1
Risk 01

Failed audits

Clients and regulators increasingly want documented proof of controls. Gaps surface at the worst possible moment.
2
Risk 02

Denied insurance claims

Cyber insurers are tightening requirements. A claim can be reduced or refused if your controls don't match your policy
3
Risk 03

Lost tenders and contracts

More procurement processes now ask for Essential 8 alignment upfront. No evidence usually means no shortlist.

Three outcomes, eight controls, one full picture


 We assess your environment against all eight Essential 8 strategies and show you exactly where you stand, control by control. 

01

Prevent cyber attacks

Controls that stop attackers from gaining a foothold in your environment. 

  • Application control
  • Patch applications
  • Secure MS Office macros
  • User application hardening
02

Limit attack impact

Controls that contain damage when a breach does occur, limiting lateral movement.

  • Restrict admin privileges
  • Patch operating systems
  • Multi-factor authentication 
03

Ensure data availability

Controls that get your business back up fast when the worst happens. 

  • Regular secure backups

Key benefits:

Identify your security gaps clearly

Prioritise what to fix first

Get expert guidance to move forward

What the assessment covers

Aligned to ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model

Review of all eight mitigation strategies

Identification of maturity gaps

Clear, practical recommendations

Roadmap to strengthen your security posture

WHY STICKMANCYBER

Cybersecurity delivered, as a service

We help organisations that need stronger protection without building a large in-house security function. Our experts assess, prioritise and improve your posture, then support remediation and ongoing uplift through one flexible service model.

01

Core Model

Cybersecurity-as-a-Service, sized to your business
02

Efficiency

No need to build a large in-house security team
03

End-to-end

Assess → prioritise → remediate → uplift
04

Expertise

Support for Essential Eight implementation, validation, and uplift
05

Scalable and flexible

Scale resources up and down as your needs change

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

From click to clarity in 4 steps

1

Submit your details

Tell us about your environment.

2

We assess your needs against Essential 8

Our experts evaluate every control against the maturity model, with evidence-based scoring.

3

Receive your findings

A clear posture overview, gap analysis, and prioritised recommendations.

4

Decide what's next

Act on the report yourself, or bring us in for remediation. No pressure, ever.

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  • Understand your risk 
  • Strengthen your defences
  • Act with confidence