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Membership levels
Entry Level DISP
The baseline tier, and the right fit for most of the Defence supply chain. Approval clears your organisation for information up to and including OFFICIAL: Sensitive.
Defence Industry Security Program consultants
Get DISP-ready. Win Defence work.
[Draft] DISP Co takes Australian businesses from first question to approved membership: gap analysis, documentation, lodgement and ongoing compliance, with clear objectives, fixed pricing and predictable timelines.
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- DISP membership levels
- 4
- Security domains assessed
- 4
- Metro and regional centres
- Australia-wide
What we do
From gap analysis to approval, and beyond
Every engagement follows the same tested process, scaled to the level you need.
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Membership levels
Level 1 DISP
An expanded scope to meet Defence’s additional requirements. Approval clears your organisation for information up to and including PROTECTED.
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Membership levels
Level 2 DISP
A considerable expansion of scope for organisations deeply embedded in Defence work. Approval allows you to store and handle SECRET information and take part in classified procurement.
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Membership levels
Level 3 DISP
The highest tier, for organisations working on the most classified technologies, operations and Defence works. Approval clears your organisation for TOP SECRET information.
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Consultancy services
DISP gap analysis
Every engagement starts with a complete audit of your existing processes across the four DISP domains: governance, personnel, physical and cyber security.
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Consultancy services
DISP documentation development
We write the policies, processes and plans your organisation needs to meet Defence’s requirements for identifying, assessing and managing security risk.
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Consultancy services
Application lodgement
Incorrect lodgement costs companies time and contracts, and can lead to a rejected application. We prepare and lodge your application and handle Defence’s questions.
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Consultancy services
CSO and SO training
DISP obliges members to keep their Chief Security Officer and Security Officer trained. We train both roles and support them as obligations come up.
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Consultancy services
Compliance maintenance
DISP membership comes with ongoing obligations. Our maintenance support complements your internal team and reduces the load on senior executives.
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Consultancy services
Insider threat awareness program
Insider threat awareness training is part of every Entry Level engagement. We set up a program your staff complete and your SO can run.
Why DISP membership
Open the door to Defence contracts
[Draft] DISP membership is the baseline for Defence tenders and contracts, and it lifts how your business manages security risk.
Tender for Defence contracts
Be Defence-ready when tendering for and delivering contracts and projects.
Access new markets
Domestic and export defence markets are growing. Membership puts you in a position to compete.
Improve internal security
Prepare for modern risks and meet current standards across your organisation.
Reduce risk
Stronger governance, personnel, physical and cyber security, with a clear plan to maintain it.
Consultancy process
Tried, tested and predictable
Clear objectives, fixed pricing and predictable timelines at every step.
Step 1: Determine business requirements
An obligation-free meeting to confirm DISP suits your business.
Step 2: Select your DISP level
Decide the level you need in each of the four DISP domains.
Step 3: Find the capability gap
We audit your governance, personnel, physical and cyber security.
Step 4: Implement changes
Our action plan closes the gap to the level you need.
Step 5: Apply
We prepare and lodge your application with Defence.
Step 6: Membership granted
Ongoing support to keep your membership in good standing.
Our team
[Draft] The consultants you will work with
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Questions
DISP, answered
What is DISP?
The Defence Industry Security Program supports Australian businesses to understand and meet their security obligations when working on Defence tenders, contracts and projects. It is a tiered membership program covering governance, personnel, physical and cyber security.
Who is eligible for DISP membership?
[Draft] Your business must be incorporated in Australia, hold an ABN, have someone able to obtain a Defence security clearance, and be financially viable. We confirm your eligibility in the first consult.
Which DISP level do I need?
In our experience, Entry Level is sufficient for most companies in the supply chain. Level 1 suits companies that want to self-sponsor security clearances, and Levels 2 and 3 suit organisations working on classified projects. We confirm the right level in your initial consult.
How long does it take?
[Awaiting typical timeframes per level from the business.] Every project has a predictable timeline agreed up front, with weekly or fortnightly progress meetings.
Book a complimentary initial consult
We will confirm whether DISP suits your business and which level you need, with no obligation.