Self-assessment
Estimate your Essential Eight maturity.
Forty plain-English questions across the eight ACSC controls. See an estimated maturity score on screen the moment you finish. No email required.
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Designed for Australia
Aligned to ACSC controls
About 5 minutes
40 plain-English questions
A note on this tool
This is a self-assessment, not a formal ACSC audit or certification outcome. Results are indicative and intended to help you identify priorities. A formal Essential Eight assessment includes evidence review, conversations with your IT team, and a written report.
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