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Powertech lifts its security to Essential Eight ML2 and wins new work
An engineering firm working in mining, energy, infrastructure and defence needed security its clients could verify. After switching to us from its previous provider, Powertech aligned with Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 and was approved to start work with a new client.
- ML2Essential Eight maturity level aligned
- 300+Specialists across Australia and Southeast Asia
- ApprovedTo start work with a new client after it reviewed Powertech's security evidence
- WeeklyEngagement with our team
01The challenge
Where Powertech started
Powertech has deep roots in electrical systems and works in regulated industries where clients check their suppliers' security. It recognised gaps with its previous provider and wanted a partner for infrastructure, cyber security, compliance and governance.
A legacy environment
The IT setup was not aligned with modern compliance frameworks or cyber security standards, which limited visibility, control and policy enforcement.
Clients asking for evidence
Work in regulated sectors comes with security requirements. Powertech had to show, with evidence, that it met them.
Previous providers fell short
Earlier attempts with other providers had not closed the gaps or given Powertech a way forward.
02What we did
A security program, not a tool list
We set the frameworks first, then delivered the controls through a managed SecureShield plan, backed by policies and a move off AWS.
01
Essential Eight Maturity Level 2
The target for the whole program, with progress measured against it.
02
DISP and ISO 27001 pathway
Progress towards the Defence Industry Security Program and ISO 27001 certification.
03
SecureShield security plan
ThreatLocker application control, Huntress detection and response, Conditional Access and BitLocker encryption, managed as one plan.
04
Security awareness training
Training so staff recognise phishing and risky behaviour.
05
Private cloud migration from AWS
Workloads moved from AWS to our private cloud, with security designed in.
06
Policies and user guidelines
Acceptable use policies and guidelines that embed governance day to day.
03How we delivered it
Audit, pilot, then prove it
Step 1
Audit
A full ICT audit, infrastructure assessment and stakeholder interviews to understand how Powertech works and what it had to prove.
Step 2
Pilot
Controls tested with selected users before full deployment.
Step 3
Roll out
Deployment across the business, with regular updates, feedback sessions and briefings.
Step 4
Evidence
Documentation and technical evidence prepared for the client's security review.
Planned and delivered by our team in Subiaco, Perth.
Meet the teamEngineers, project leads and account managers
04The results
The difference for Powertech
What changed Results
- 01Approved to start work with a new client after a security review
- 02Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 alignment achieved
- 03A significantly higher Microsoft 365 Secure Score
- 04Stronger endpoint protection, more visibility and better informed staff
What made it work Approach
- 01A full audit before any change
- 02Piloting with selected users
- 03Frequent communication and briefings
- 04Enforceable policies alongside the technology
Today
We meet with Powertech every week to keep its security aligned with best practice. Next on the plan: progress towards ISO 27001 certification and keeping ICT policies current as requirements change.
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