Cyber Security services in Canberra
Strategic Cyber is based in Canberra, at the heart of Australia's defence and government sector. From our Braddon office, we serve defence contractors, Commonwealth agencies, and manufacturers across Australia with expert cyber security advisory and assurance.
The heart of Australian defence and government
Canberra is where Australia's security landscape is developed — and where Strategic Cyber was founded.
Defence establishment hub
Canberra hosts Defence headquarters, the Defence Science and Technology Group, and a concentration of defence contractors and national security operations.
Commonwealth agencies
Federal government agencies are based in Canberra and across the ACT, with a clear objective: deliver services to Australians while protecting the ICT systems and information holdings entrusted to them. We help them meet ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight obligations through practical assessment, uplift, and ongoing assurance.
ACT Government and industry
Beyond Defence and the Commonwealth, Canberra is home to ACT Government and a broad industry base — professional services, technology, healthcare, education, and not-for-profits. Each sector faces its own assurance obligations, from PSPF-aligned ACT directives to Essential Eight expectations from prime contractors and funders.
A capital-city talent base
Canberra has one of the highest concentrations of security-cleared cyber professionals in Australia. Our team is drawn from this pool — AGSVA-cleared consultants with prior in-house roles inside Defence, Commonwealth agencies, and the primes.
What we deliver
Strategic Cyber delivers the following cyber security services from our Canberra office, serving defence, government, and manufacturer clients across Australia.
Essential Eight Assessment & Uplift
Full ML2 gap assessment, roadmap, and implementation support.
DISP Support
End-to-end readiness assessment, gap remediation, and application preparation.
IRAP Assessment
ASD-aligned assurance for systems handling classified information. We have an accredited IRAP assessor on the team.
vCISO / Ongoing Advisory
Strategic security direction and board-level governance on a part-time basis — typically a few days per month, scaled to your needs.
Risk Advisory & Governance
Security risk assessments, PSPF/ISM alignment, board-ready reporting.
CSQ Completion Assistance
Accurate, evidence-based Cyber Security Questionnaire preparation.
Control Testing & Validation
Hands-on technical testing of implemented controls — not just desktop reviews. We verify that your security controls actually do what your documentation says.
Authority to Operate & IRAP Readiness
GOVAU/PSPF processes for systems handling Australian Government information — ATO documentation, security plans, and IRAP-readiness preparation ahead of formal assessment.
FOCI Assessments
Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence assessments for organisations entering the defence supply chain — identifying exposures and mitigations Defence will expect to see.
Local expertise, national reach
Our Braddon office puts us within reach of Defence, Commonwealth agencies, and the defence supply chain.
Braddon office location
25 Torrens Street, Braddon ACT 2612 — at the heart of Canberra's defence and government sector.
Defence-cleared team
All consultants hold current AGSVA security clearances and have hands-on federal government experience. We understand the Canberra operating context because we work within it every day.
In-house IRAP assessor
Our in-house IRAP assessor is ASD-accredited. If your work includes classified systems, you have the assurance capability you need without external procurement.
Deep local relationships
Multi-year embedded engagements with Commonwealth agencies and defence contractors, with several relationships continuing year-on-year. Most of our work comes through repeat clients and referrals from within the Canberra cyber community.
From Canberra to Australia
We serve defence contractors and Commonwealth agencies across Australia. These are our core focus areas.
Defence Contractors
DISP, Essential Eight, and supply chain security for organisations supplying to Defence and the Commonwealth.
Learn more →Federal Government
ISM, PSPF, and Essential Eight advisory delivered by AGSVA-cleared consultants with hands-on Commonwealth experience.
Learn more →Questions Canberra organisations ask us
Do we need to visit your Canberra office?
We're based in Braddon and many of our engagements involve in-person work in Canberra — whether it's kickoff meetings, assessment interviews, or governance reviews. However, we work with organisations across Australia. Initial consultations and ongoing advisory can happen remotely. For significant assessments or implementation support, we typically schedule in-person engagement.
How quickly can you start if we need urgent support?
We can typically mobilise within days for urgent assessments or readiness reviews. Our Canberra location means we can schedule face-to-face meetings quickly. If you have a contract deadline, tender submission, or DISP submission timeline that's tight, get in touch early — we've supported many organisations on compressed schedules.
What's the difference between hiring a full-time CISO and using your vCISO service?
A vCISO gives you strategic security direction and board-level governance on a part-time basis — typically a few days per month. A full-time CISO is warranted when you have sustained, complex security operations that require daily executive attention. For growing SMEs in the defence or government space, a vCISO is often the most cost-effective way to get the governance and compliance direction you need.
Can you help if we're not ready for DISP yet?
Absolutely. Our free health check is designed for exactly this. We'll give you an indicative view of your readiness, identify the biggest gaps, and prioritise the work needed to get there. Many organisations start with Essential Eight assessment and uplift, then move into formal DISP preparation once they've achieved ML2. We'll build a realistic roadmap with you.
How do we reach you if we have questions?
You can reach us by phone at (02) 6152 8342, email enquiries@strategic-cyber.com.au, or through our contact form online. We aim to respond within one business day. You can also visit us in person at 25 Torrens Street, Braddon ACT 2612.