Essential Eight Assessment Course

The Essential Eight Assessment Course has been designed by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and is delivered in partnership by TAFEcyber.

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Course Content
The Essential Eight Assessment Course will help cyber and ICT professionals:
  • Understand the intent and application of ACSC's Essential Eight mitigation strategies.
  • Learn how to use ACSC-designed tools.
  • Accurately test the implementation of the Essential Eight security controls.
  • Develop an accurate an actionable assessment report including defining an action plan to address any weaknesses.
Upon completion of the Essential Eight Assessment Course, participants will be equipped to effectively assess their organisation’s implementation of the Essential Eight security controls using the Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package and the Essential Eight Maturity Model. In turn, participants will also understand how to develop actionable steps to improve their organisation’s cyber security posture. Participants will receive a certificate upon successfully passing the exam.

By investing in the Essential Eight Assessment Course, you are investing in the future security and success of your organisation.

Course Information

Entrance Requirements

Upon completion of the Essential Eight Assessment Course, participants will be equipped to accurately assess their organisation’s implementation of the Essential Eight security controls using the Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package and the Essential Eight Maturity Model. In turn, participants will understand how to develop actionable steps in order to improve their organisation’s cyber security posture. Participants will receive a certificate upon successfully passing the exam.

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the exam must not state or imply that they are endorsed by ASD or ACSC to conduct Essential Eight assessments. This includes presenting themselves as ‘ASD Essential Eight Assessors’ or ‘ACSC Essential Eight Assessors’ or any other statement that would imply ASD endorsement.

Qualification Information

Course Fees

$2000 per participant

Applicants seeking entry into the Essential Eight Assessment Course must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and possess either:

  1. A Certificate IV qualification in a technical ICT discipline or greater and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical ICT role.

    2. OR

  2. Four years of experience in a technical ICT role.

Participating TAFEcyber Members