Essential Eight assessment course

About the program

The Essential Eight assessment course will teach you how to:

• effectively assess your organisation’s implementation of the Essential Eight using the Essential Eight assessment process guide
• identify opportunities to improve your organisation’s cyber security posture.

The Essential Eight assessment course is a face-to-face 3-day course. It uses a blend of specialist expertise, knowledge and hands-on technical training.

The Essential Eight assessment course helps cyber and ICT professionals:

• understand the intent and application of the Essential Eight
• learn how to use tools designed by the Australian Signals Directorate
• accurately test the implementation of the Essential Eight
• define an action plan to address any weaknesses.

You’ll receive a certificate once you pass the exam.

This course is delivered across Australia in partnership with TAFEcyber. Visit their website to learn more about the Essential Eight assessment course.

Eligibility

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and have either: 

• a Certificate IV qualification in a technical ICT discipline or greater, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical ICT role
• a minimum of 4 years of experience in a technical ICT role.