Essential 8 Done Simple

Protect your business from cyber threats before they strike

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Trusted by 200+ organisations across ANZ

Since 2006

Practical, outcome focused approach

E2E

Clear path from assessment to remediation

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AI-powered platform (StickSecure)

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No obligation, no jargon. Just a clear view of where you stand and what it takes to get protected.

200 +

Trusted by 200+ organisations across ANZ

Since 2006

Practical, outcome focused approach

E2E

Clear path from assessment to remediation

AI

AI-powered platform (StickSecure)

Australia's baseline for Cybersecurity

Essential eight is australia’s baseline for cybersecurity, introduced by the australian signals directorate (ASD) 

Designed to help organisations defend against cyber threats

According to the Australian Signals Directorate’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25, cybercrime remains a persistent risk, with “over 84,700 cybercrime reports, an average of one every 6 minutes”, and an average cost of around $56,600 per incident for small businesses.

Average cost per incident:

Small:
$49,600
Medium:
$62,800
Large:
$63,600

Three key outcomes from your assessment

Our Essential Eight assessment provides a clear view of your current cybersecurity posture across all eight mitigation strategies. You’ll understand where your security gaps exist, what actions should be prioritised, and receive practical guidance to strengthen your defences and improve resilience against cyber threats.

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 (MFA)
03

Ensure Data Availability

Controls that ensure your business can recover quickly 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

01

Assessment aligned to ASD Essential Eight Maturity Model

02

Review of all eight mitigation strategies

03

Identification of maturity gaps

04

Clear, practical recommendations

05

Roadmap to strengthen your security posture

Why StickmanCyber

StickmanCyber delivers Cybersecurity-as-a-Service for organisations that need stronger protection without building a large in-house security function. Our experts help you assess, prioritise, and improve your security posture, then support remediation and ongoing cyber uplift through one flexible service model.

Cybersecurity-as-a-Service model

Core Model

No need for large in-house team

Efficiency

End-to-end support: assess → prioritise → remediate → uplift

Technology

Flexible and scalable approach

Flexible

What our clients say

★★★★★ 5.0 on G2 Trusted Cybersecurity Partner

StickmanCyber provided a turn-key solution for us to develop, achieve and maintain ISO27001 security certification, including 24x7x365 days security operations with monitoring, detection, and response.

We found their team to be extremely proficient and knowledgeable and the project was completed ahead of schedule.

During all our engagements, StickmanCyber have proved themselves to be genuine and honest, ramping resources up and down (as required), and adding expertise such as project managers, to ensure overall success.

I would be happy to recommend them to any organisation large or small to help with cybersecurity challenges.

After multiple attempts to find suitable, trustworthy, consistent, and reliable cybersecurity partners, we engaged with StickmanCyber, who are a QSA for PCI DSS and CREST ANZ Registered entity for Penetration Testing.

StickmanCyber has worked with us in guiding and assisting us to understand our requirements for cyber security.

Achieving ISO 27001 certification was a critical milestone for us. StickmanCyber's team demonstrated an in-depth understanding of our business.

Their comprehensive support included everything from conducting risk assessments and identifying vulnerabilities to implementing robust security protocols and preparing us for the rigorous ISO audit process.

Partnering with StickmanCyber for our ISO27001 certification was a game-changer for us. From the very beginning, their team made a complex and often overwhelming process feel straightforward and achievable.

They took the time to really understand our business needs, tailoring their approach to fit our specific challenges. We were always one step ahead.

Knowing that we’d be guided through the process and that StickmanCyber would handle policy creation and project management allowed us to focus on our core business.

Whether it’s ISO certification, internal audits, or ongoing compliance management, StickmanCyber provides the tools, guidance, and support to help organizations succeed.

Trusted by 200+ enterprises

What happens next

1

Submit your details

Tell us about your organisation.Takes under 2 minutes.

2

We assess your environmentagainst Essential Eight

Our experts evaluate every controlwith evidence-based scoring.

3

Receive findings, gaps, andrecommendations

Security posture overview, gap analysis, prioritised actions.

4

Optional remediation andongoing support

Choose to proceed with support or not. No pressure, ever.

Frequently asked questions

A set of eight mitigation strategies from ASD to protect systems from cyber threats
To understand risks, gaps, and priorities quickly
  • Security posture overview
  • Gap analysis
  • Actionable recommendations
Yes, full remediation and ongoing cybersecurity support

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