Succeeding in the Defence Industry Through Strong Cybersecurity

Meeting DISP requirements and achieving Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 (ML2) is now a non-negotiable for defence industry participants. Compliance isn’t just about meeting a standard – it’s about protecting sensitive information, reducing risk, and proving you are a trusted partner in the supply chain.

Why It Matters

Stronger Defence Partnerships – Organisations that achieve DISP compliance stand out as secure, reliable collaborators.

Reduced Cyber Risk – Essential Eight ML2 significantly decreases exposure to breaches, ransomware, and costly downtime.

Efficient Operations – Being compliance-ready minimises project delays and application backlogs.

Cost Controls – A structured compliance approach ensures you meet requirements without overspending on unnecessary solutions.

How Compliance is Achieved

Most organisations follow a structured path to meet DISP standards:

1. Gap Assessment & Compliance Roadmap – Identify shortfalls against DISP requirements and plan remediation.

2. Implementation of Essential Eight ML2 – Apply controls such as MFA, Patching, backups, and privilege management.

3. Policy & Process Alignment – Update governance and documentation to reflect best practice.

4. Staff Training & Awareness – Build a strong security culture across all levels of the organisation.

5. Audit-Ready Evidence – Ensure complete documentation for Annual Security Reviews.