Cyber breaches cost Australian businesses over $100 million annually through incidents like Business Email Compromise and ransomware. Aligning with the ACSC (Australian Cyber Security Centre) Essential 8 keeps you compliant, protected, and resilient, without the complexity.
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Most cyber attacks exploit known vulnerabilities or human error.
Without the right controls in place:
Up to 60% of breaches involve human error, and 99% of exploited vulnerabilities are already known but unpatched.
The Essential 8 framework exists to stop these preventable incidents, but compliance alone doesn’t equal protection.
First Focus’ F-Protect suite delivers layered protection mapped directly to Essential 8 maturity levels (ML1–ML3).
Each stage includes clearly defined controls across:
Many providers help you tick the boxes. We help you build real resilience.
Process
Security audit aligned to Essential 8
Receive your E8 maturity score & risk summary
Deploy aligned F-Protect services
Guided remediation to ML1–3 levels
Ongoing SOC-backed protection & reporting
First Focus helped us reach Essential 8 compliance quickly and painlessly — and our next audit passed without a single finding.
– IT Manager, BMT Commercial Australia
CloudTango, a leading authority in the Australian IT industry, has recognised First Focus as the #1 MSP for mid-market businesses for eight consecutive years. This prestigious ranking reflects our dedication to delivering innovative IT solutions and our commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
We’re also proud winners of the Channel Partners MSP 501 program, which recognises the world’s most successful and innovative managed service providers.
Not yet, but it’s increasingly required for contracts with government or critical sectors.
No — but governance oversight is essential. Our vCISO service provides this role virtually.
Most clients reach Maturity Level 2 within 4–8 weeks, depending on environment size and current posture.
We continue to monitor, patch, and report — ensuring you stay aligned as threats evolve.
Minimal downtime. Our staged implementation ensures continuity.
Secure Your Business
The Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Essential 8 framework helps organisations defend against prevalent cyber threats. Understanding where you stand is the first step toward stronger security.
Book a complimentary 30-minute Essential 8 Strategy Consultation with one of our cybersecurity experts. We’ll discuss your current security posture, explore potential gaps, and talk through what Essential 8 implementation could look like for your organisation.
No obligations. Just an informed conversation about your cybersecurity options.
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