How We Help
The Essential8Guy provides practical cybersecurity guidance and advisory services designed to help Australian organisations strengthen their security posture and improve their Essential Eight maturity.
Essential Eight Advisory
We help organisations understand, plan, and implement the ACSC Essential Eight in a structured and achievable way.
Services include :
• Maturity assessment and gap analysis
• Implementation planning
• Control uplift guidance
• Policy and procedure alignment
Cybersecurity Uplift
Support for organisations seeking to improve their overall security posture through practical, real‑world measures.
Services include :
• Hardening and configuration guidance
• Identity and access management improvements
• Vulnerability reduction strategies
• Security workflow optimisation
Governance, Risk and Compliance
We assist organisations in aligning with recognised standards and regulatory expectations.
Services include :
• ISO 27001 readiness
• Policy development
• Risk assessments
• Audit preparation
Education and Awareness
Clear, practical training designed to help teams understand cybersecurity fundamentals and their role in protecting the organisation.
Services include :
• Essential Eight training
• Cyber hygiene workshops
• Executive briefings
• Staff awareness sessions
Certifications and Credentials
Hariom “Harry” Jindal holds the following certifications
Cybersecurity Certifications
- Essential Eight Certification (CIT Canberra)
- ISACA CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Technology Certifications
- Microsoft
- Cisco
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud
- Red Hat

