AusCERT launches maturity assessment service

AusCERT has introduced a new AUSCERT maturity assessment service designed to help organisations evaluate and enhance their cybersecurity posture.

AUSCERT will assess an organisation's cybersecurity posture and current maturity ranking against 20 cybersecurity controls based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework.

The service is available to all organisations, with AusCERT members receiving a discount.

"For many organisations, the hardest step to take when trying to combat the rising tide of cybercrime is the first one," stated AUSCERT General Manager Dr Ivano Bongiovanni.

"We have simplified the process by creating a model that guides organisations through the 20 most important security controls covering people, processes and technology."

Many Australian organisations are "confused about what they should do and how to start", according to Bongiovanni. "We have simplified the process providing them with an assessment of their current cybersecurity posture and the opportunities to improve, bolster and adapt," he stated.

"We place specific emphasis on providing actionable advice to help them make quick wins and gains without adding complexity and unnecessary cost," Bongiovanni added.

Following the initial assessment, organisations can work with AusCERT to conduct a complimentary follow-up assessment along with a new maturity gap report. This enables them to see how they have progressed after implementing recommendations from their initial assessment.

"AusCERT is a not-for-profit, member organisation that provides best practice advice without vested vendor interest. As such we provide an impartial assessment and advice," stated Bongiovanni.