Demystifying Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 - Cybersecurity Breakfast
DTC Members are invited to a free practical cybersecurity event designed to demystify your path to Essential Eight Maturity Level 2.
Where
Tech Central, Lecture Theatre, Lot 14, Frome Road, AdelaideCost
A DTC Member Only EventWhen
Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 7:30am - 9:30am
About this event
DTC Members are invited to a free practical cybersecurity event designed to demystify your path to Essential Eight Maturity Level 2.
Wondering how to work around Maturity Level 2? It’s possible!
Brennan invites DTC Members to an exclusive, practical cybersecurity event designed to demystify the path to Essential Eight Maturity Level 2.
Whether you’re just starting or facing roadblocks in your cyber journey, this session will offer solutions. You’ll gain insights from specialists who understand the Defence industry’s unique pressures and walk away with tools and tactics you can immediately apply to strengthen your cyber resilience.
Consultation and workshopping
There will be plenty of time available to engage with Brennan and De Stefano & Co to answer your questions and gain preliminary advice for your Essential 8 and cybersecurity posture.
“This is your opportunity to move from uncertainty to confidence with the support of a trusted IT security partner who knows what works”. – Anthony Godden, Brennan
Join us to:
· Cut through the complexity of the Essential Eight
· Learn how to meet Maturity Level 2 requirements, Framework & Compliance
· Hear how other organisations like yours are making it work
· Understand the risks of not acting and the benefits of getting it right
· Understand what is happening in cyberspace today.
This event aims to provide organisations with insight and advice to inform their roadmap to Maturity Level 2, enhancing their ability to align with the Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) Essential Eight Maturity Model, which is crucial for working with defence.
Attendees will leave with
· An understanding of Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 requirements.
· Practical insights into implementing and maintaining cybersecurity controls.
· Steps to assess and enhance your organisation's cybersecurity posture.
Agenda
7.30am | Opening with Networking Upon Arrival
Breakfast included
8.00am | Understanding Essential Eight Maturity Level 2
Presenter: Thomas Charlton, Cybersecurity Consultant, Brennan
· Overview of the Essential Eight framework
· Common obstacles in achieving Maturity Level 2
8:30am | Case Study: Successful Transition to Maturity Level 2
Presenter: Jeremy Watkinson, Head of Protective Security Services & Security Officer, De Stefano & Co
· A real-world example of an organisation's journey
· Lessons learned and measurable outcomes achieved
9.00am | Brennan's Role in Cybersecurity
Presenter: Thomas Charlton, Cybersecurity Consultant, Brennan
· Overview of the cyber-Landscape with Q&A
· Final thoughts and next steps
9.15am | Closing
· Optional: Meet with Brennan & De Stefano Staff post- event
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 2 October
Location: Tech Central, Lecture Theatre, Lot 14, Frome Road, Adelaide (please enter the building via the Frome Road Entrance) (Map)
Parking: Wilson Parking, Lot Fourteen, Frome Road (Map)
Admission: Open to DTC Members Only
Registrations Close: Friday, 26 September, 6pm (70 seats available)