Objectives and Benefits

Enhanced Security and Standardisation

• Pre-hardened images aligned with IM8 policies and CIS benchmarks.
• Consistent Whole-of-Government security baseline.
• Trusted foundation for protecting sensitive data and systems.

Faster Deployment and Optimised Resources

• Pre-configured images shorten setup and deployment time.
• Removes repeated hardening efforts across agencies.
• Streamlined audits with standardised configurations and controls.
• Common vulnerability management tools and monitoring agents across WOG

Reduced Operational Overhead

• Centralised updates reduce effort for agency IT teams.
• Standardised builds simplify troubleshooting and support.
• Lower risk of misconfiguration and security gaps.

Cost-Effective Compliance

• Cuts resources needed for agency-level compliance.
• Avoids duplicated hardening and auditing work.
• Economies of scale through central management.

Simplified Audit and Assessment

• Standardised builds make assessments more straightforward.
• Clear documentation of implemented controls.
• Consistent evaluation of security posture across government systems.