ASD Hardening Guidelines: Practical Baselines for Secure Systems

DefenderSuite applies the Australian Signals Directorate’s Hardening Guidelines — a set of essential configurations designed to secure operating systems, applications, and networks, strengthening business resilience and compliance.

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Why ASD Hardening Guidelines Matter

The ASD Hardening Guidelines provide proven strategies to reduce the attack surface across devices and systems. Applying these controls improves resilience, limits unauthorised access, and supports compliance with the Cyber Security Act 2024.

Secure by Design

Implements default configurations that block common attack paths and exploits

Operational Resilience

Minimises system vulnerabilities to maintain uptime and business continuity

Compliance Readiness

Supports alignment with ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight control expectations

Strengthen System Protection with ASD Hardening Alignment

DefenderSuite aligns with ASD Hardening Guidelines to strengthen how organisations configure, manage, and monitor secure environments. These baselines form a practical foundation for consistent, measurable cybersecurity.

01. Configuration Management

Apply secure system settings that reduce vulnerabilities and prevent unauthorised changes.

02. Patch and Update Control

Maintain timely patching across applications and devices to close known security gaps.

03. Access and Privilege

Restrict administrative access and enforce least-privilege principles for critical systems.

04. Monitoring and Validation

Continuously verify compliance with hardening baselines through automated checks and review.

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Small to Medium Businesses

$20.95

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Fundamental Controls Plus

Endpoint Protection & Response (EDR)
24/7 Security Monitoring
Email & Phishing Protection
Automated Patching & Updates
Compliance Alignment
Baseline Cyber Readiness
SMB1001 Alignment Readiness
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Small to Medium Businesses

$35.95

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Everything DefenderBasic Plus

Microsoft 365 Managed Security
1 TB CloudSafe Storage
Secure Access Verification (MFA)
Identity & Access Management
Monthly Security Reporting
Compliance Alignment
Essential Eight Level 1
SMB1001 Alignment Level 2
Microsoft Secure Score
Target of ≥ 40%
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Medium to Large Businesses

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$45.95

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Everything DefenderCore Plus

Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
2 TB CloudSafe Storage
User Training & Security Testing
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Identity Threat Protection (ITP)
Compliance Alignment
Essential Eight Level 2
SMB1001 Alignment Level 4
Microsoft Secure Score
Target of ≥ 65%
ISM & PSPF Alignment
ASD Hardening & Blueprint for Secure Cloud Alignment
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Cybersecurity & Compliance

Regulated Industries & Enterprises

$125.95

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Everything DefenderPro Plus

Advanced Threat Hunting
& Forensics
Secure Password Vault
3 TB CloudSafe Storage
Comprehensive Monthly
Security Reporting
Compliance Alignment
Essential Eight Level 3
SMB1001 Alignment Level 5
Microsoft Secure Score
Target of ≥ 80%
ISM & PSPF Fully Aligned
ASD Hardening & Blueprint for Secure Cloud Fully Aligned
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Compliance-Aligned Cybersecurity Tailored to Industry Demands

For SMBs and enterprises managing sensitive client data, regulated workloads, or complex supply chains, DefenderSuite delivers the visibility, assurance, and compliance alignment to stay secure and audit-ready.

Regulated & Compliance-Driven Sectors

Built for businesses operating in regulated environments where governance, assurance, and control alignment are essential.

Data-Centric & Client-Focused Services

Built for businesses where client trust, data integrity, and uninterrupted service delivery are critical to success.

Operational & Project-Based Industries

Built for businesses where system uptime, collaboration, and delivery reliability are essential to performance.

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