/essential-8
Deep dive on Essential Eight mitigation strategies
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Deep dive on Essential Eight mitigation strategies
Command definition
essential-8.mddescription: Deep dive on Essential Eight mitigation strategies
Essential Eight Strategies
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's Essential Eight mitigation strategies to prevent cyber security incidents.
8 Strategies
1. **Application Control**: Prevent execution of unapproved applications 2. **Patch Applications**: Update applications within 48 hours (critical) 3. **Configure Macro Settings**: Disable macros from internet 4. **User Application Hardening**: Disable unnecessary features 5. **Restrict Admin Privileges**: Least privilege access 6. **Patch Operating Systems**: Update OS within 48 hours (critical) 7. **Multi-Factor Authentication**: MFA for all users 8. **Regular Backups**: Daily backups with offline storage
Maturity Levels
- **Level 1**: Basic implementation
- **Level 2**: Standard implementation
- **Level 3**: Advanced implementation
Examples
/irap:essential-8
Open-source GRC Engineering resource for Claude. claude-grc-engineering turns technical evidence from cloud, SaaS, code, and security tools into framework-aligned findings, gap reports, remediation guidance, evidence packages, and OSCAL workflows.
Repo: GRCEngClub/claude-grc-engineering
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