Essential 8 Maturity Level 1 Security Bundle provides a complete baseline security framework that aligns with the ASD Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 requirements. This service strengthens identity protection, system hardening, compliance, and security monitoring across all users and devices.
Inclusions
Identity and Access Security
• Multi Factor Authentication for all users
• Conditional Access policies
• Password security and identity protection
• Privileged access separation for admin accounts
Endpoint Protection and Monitoring
• Microsoft Defender for Business or Sentinel One EDR
• Advanced threat protection and behavioral monitoring
• Device hardening and security baseline enforcement
• Application control to prevent unauthorized software
Patch and Update Management
• Automated Windows patching
• Automated application patching for major software
• Monthly compliance reporting
Microsoft 365 Security Hardening
• Secure baseline implementation
• Macro blocking for untrusted and internet sourced files
• Email security configuration and phishing protection
• External access restrictions
Backup and Recovery
• Daily Microsoft 365 backups including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams
• Thirty five day retention with restoration support
Logging and Incident Response
• Centralized event logging
• Basic SIEM alerting for high risk activity
• Incident response support in line with ML1 expectations
Compliance Support
• Documentation to support Essential 8 ML1 audits
• Security posture reporting
• Ongoing independent audits to validate compliance
Service Notes
• Pricing is per user, per month
• Minimum billing of 40 users for Indigeco
• Additional users can be added at $39 dollars per user
• Onboarding fee may apply if required for initial uplift - Included in monthly fee