Essential Eight ML2 for DISP — What It Means and How to Achieve It

Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 is a mandatory requirement for DISP membership. ML2 requires consistent implementation of all eight ASD mitigation strategies across your entire ICT environment — not just selected systems. The most common ML2 gaps for DISP applicants are: incomplete application control coverage, inconsistent patch management across legacy systems, and MFA not enforced on all remote access pathways. DISPulse assesses your current E8 posture against ML2 requirements, generates a prioritised remediation roadmap, and tracks your progress to submission-readiness.