Essential Eight Assessment Course
Understand the Australian Cyber Security Centres (ACSC’s) Essential Eight Assessment Guidance Package as well as the Essential Eight Maturity Model through a blend of specialist knowledge, experience, and hands-on technical training designed for Cyber Security and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals.
TAFE Statement in ACSC Essential Eight Assessment Course
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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.
The Essential Eight Assessment Course will help Cyber Security 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 a defined action plan to address any weaknesses.
Study the Essential Eight Assessment Course at TAFE NSW
Experienced teachers
Our teachers have real-world experience, and have been certified to deliver the Essential Eight Assessment Course.
Personalised approach
In-person course delivery, small class sizes, and ability to schedule a course specifically for your team or group.
Industry endorsed qualification
Following successful completion of the course and an assessment, you will receive a qualification endorsed by the ACSC on behalf of ASD.
Frequently asked questions
No, it is a requirement of the Australian Signals Directorate that the course is delivered in-person.
No, the course cost is fixed.
The training and experience requirements needed to succeed in this course are:
- a minimum of a Certificate IV qualification in a technical ICT discipline and a minimum of two years’ experience in a technical ICT role, OR;
- Four years’ experience in a technical ICT role.
During the enrolment process you will be required to provide copies of documentation verifying citizenship, education, and work experience.
If your company already has a TAFE NSW Business Development Manager, they will help to manage your enrolment into this program. This includes helping to setup and deliver customised programs for companies who have 10+ staff they wish to put through the training.
For all other prospective students, we have an Essential Eight Course Coordinator who can assist with your enrolment, contact essential8_training@tafensw.edu.au for further information..
New Zealand citizens are not eligible to apply for the Essential Eight Assessment Course.
Yes, for more information about future intakes please complete this form.
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