Built for Australian SMBs
Whether you're a 5-person startup or a 100-person company, EssentialScore helps you understand and improve your security posture.
Small Businesses
Understand your security baseline without expensive consultants
IT Managers
Get board-ready reports and track improvement over time
MSPs & Consultants
Assess clients quickly and deliver professional recommendations
Everything You Need
71 Security Questions
Comprehensive assessment covering all 8 Essential Eight controls, aligned to ACSC ML1 and ML2 requirements
Instant Scoring
Real-time maturity scoring with radar charts, benchmarks, and colour-coded results
14 Policy Templates
Professional security policy documents customised with your company details
100% Client-Side
Free tier runs entirely in your browser — your answers never leave your device
Simple, Transparent Pricing
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Free
Get started with a basic assessment
- 71-question assessment
- Client-side scoring
- Basic results dashboard
- Radar chart overview
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Report
Detailed PDF report & policy templates
- Everything in Free
- Detailed PDF report
- All 14 policy templates
- Per-control breakdown
- Industry benchmarks
- Recommendations
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Pro
Tailored policies + ongoing reassessment
- Everything in Report
- Tailored custom policies
- Branded PDF export
- Ongoing reassessment
- Priority support
- Company profile integration
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Free guides to help you understand the frameworks and build the right policies for your business.
The Complete Essential Eight Guide
All 8 controls explained in plain English — what they are, why they matter, and what implementation looks like for an Australian SMB.
Read the guide →Cybersecurity Policies Every SMB Needs
The 14 policy documents your business needs, what each must cover, and how to create them without a consultant.
Read the guide →Free Essential Eight Readiness Checklist
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Australian SMB Cybersecurity Suite
Free assessments covering every compliance framework Australian businesses need.