Dual compliance for the US defence market
CMMC readiness advisory for Australian organisations selling into the US Department of Defense supply chain — integrated with your existing Essential Eight and DISP compliance.
Dual Compliance
Why CMMC feels different
Two frameworks, double the burden
You already have Australian compliance obligations. Adding CMMC feels like starting from scratch with a whole new set of requirements.
Unclear applicability
You're not sure if CMMC applies to your contracts or what level you need to achieve. The US requirements feel opaque from an Australian perspective.
Limited Australian expertise
Most CMMC consultants are US-based and don't understand how it maps to Australian frameworks like Essential Eight and DISP.
What's included in CMMC Readiness Advisory
CMMC applicability assessment
We determine whether CMMC applies to your contracts and what level you need to achieve.
Gap analysis with control mapping
We map your existing E8 and DISP controls to CMMC requirements, identifying what you already have and what's missing.
Dual-compliance roadmap
A single roadmap that addresses both Australian and US requirements, minimising duplicate effort and cost.
Documentation alignment
Policies and documentation structured to satisfy both AU and US framework requirements simultaneously.
Assessment preparation
Preparation support for formal CMMC assessment by a certified C3PAO.
Built on structured, evidence-based assessment
Our experience is in structured, evidence-based security assessments aligned to formal frameworks. This directly maps to the requirements for CMMC readiness, including control validation, documentation, and external assessment preparation.
- Conducted control maturity assessments using formal verification methodologies
- Prepared security evidence for government reporting and external review processes
- Validated control implementation and effectiveness across complex environments
- Developed governance and documentation aligned to audit and assessment expectations
Who this service is for
AUKUS supply chain participants
You're an Australian organisation involved in AUKUS programs that require compliance with both Australian and US security frameworks.
US DoD subcontractors
You have contracts or subcontracts that flow down CMMC requirements and you need to demonstrate compliance from an Australian base.
Dual-market organisations
You sell into both Australian and US defence markets and need a single, efficient approach to meeting both sets of requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DISP and CMMC?
DISP and CMMC serve different purposes. DISP is Australian; CMMC applies to US DoD contracts. If you operate in both markets, you may need both, although there is overlap in underlying control requirements that can be leveraged.
Do you guarantee passing?
We provide readiness advisory to help you prepare. Formal CMMC assessments are conducted by certified C3PAOs (certified third-party assessment organisations). We prepare your environment, documentation, and evidence for that assessment.
How long does CMMC readiness take?
Timelines depend on your current control maturity and the CMMC level required. Where organisations already have structured security controls in place, readiness can be accelerated. Environments with larger gaps will require additional uplift.
How is CMMC scoped?
CMMC readiness is typically scoped based on your current control environment and the target level. Where you already have existing compliance activities (such as Essential Eight or DISP), we align efforts to reduce duplication.
What about overlapping frameworks?
We focus on aligning control implementation and evidence to formal assessment expectations. Where multiple frameworks apply (e.g. CMMC and Australian requirements), we structure outputs so a single body of evidence can be reused where appropriate.
What level of CMMC do we need?
CMMC levels are determined by the type of information you handle and contract requirements. We help assess your environment and align it to the appropriate level so you don't over- or under-invest.