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Defence logistics is going through a digital overhaul, using new technology to improve efficiency and decision-making as military equipment advances. Most Defence contracts in the field expect resilience, and DISP is how you show it.

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  • GOV GovernanceFocus
  • PER PersonnelFocus
  • PHY PhysicalBaseline
  • CYB CyberNoted

Key challenges

  1. Resilience is a contract condition

    Most Defence contracts expect resilience within the companies that win them, and DISP is the framework for it.

  2. Digital transformation

    Defence logistics is integrating technologies such as AI and IoT, which raises the bar for information security.

  3. Staff clearance requirements

    The level you need often comes down to the security clearances your staff require.

  1. The opportunities

    Growing reliance on technology, international instability and recent global disruption have shown the need for robust, resilient supply chains and logistics. Defence policy-makers recognise the need for innovation and investment in the field, so there is no shortage of opportunities for SMEs and large companies.

    • Supporting digital transformation
    • Enhancing the deployment of unmanned systems
    • Improving supply chain resilience
    • Integrating AI and IoT to streamline operations and decision-making
    • Developing more sustainable practices

  2. Which level is best

    The level you need depends on your contractual obligations. In our experience, most firms in this industry are not required to store classified assets on-site or on their IT network, so Entry Level is often sufficient. The deciding factor is usually the security clearance requirements for your staff.

    Entry Level DISP

  3. Where to focus

    [Draft] With little classified material on site, the work for most logistics firms sits in governance and personnel: the documentation, the security officer roles and staff awareness.

    • Governance documentation for handling classified information
    • A Security Officer and Chief Security Officer
    • Insider threat awareness training for staff
    • Cyber controls aligned with the Essential Eight

  4. How we help

    We confirm the level your contracts and clearances require, then deliver Entry Level as a fixed-price package, from gap analysis to lodgement.

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Recommended level

Entry Level

Most companies in the Defence supply chain, particularly SMEs with some exposure to Defence and government or those newly entering the market.

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Clears to

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

The baseline tier, and the right fit for most of the supply chain.

Entry Level brings your organisation to modern information security standards. Approval clears you for information up to and including OFFICIAL: Sensitive. We deliver it as a fixed-price, all-inclusive package.

Pricing
Fixed price, all inclusive

What each level includes

FeatureELEntry LevelOFFICIAL: SensitiveL1Level 1PROTECTEDL2Level 2SECRETL3Level 3TOP SECRET
Overview
Information clearedOFFICIAL: SensitivePROTECTEDSECRETTOP SECRET
Deliverables scoped toEntry LevelLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Commercial
Pricing modelFixed priceAfter consultCustom packageCustom package
Governance
Security Officer selectionIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Chief Security Officer selectionIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Gap analysis across four domainsIncludedAdditional questioningAdditional questioningAdditional questioning
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  • Partly
  • Not included

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Relevant services

All 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Industries

  • Engineering & Design

    Engineering and design firms building military hardware and Defence technology. Most tenders in the field require DISP membership.

  • Manufacturing & Fabrication

    Manufacturers and fabricators supplying Primes and Defence. Protect drawings, parts and premises, and meet the DISP level your contracts require.

  • Consultants & Contractors

    Advisory, engineering, cyber, project management and logistics consultants. A mixed-level approach can give you clearance flexibility at a lower cost.

  • Aerospace & Space

    Military aviation, R&D and satellite technology firms. Manufacturers in the sector typically need Entry Level at minimum.

  • Shipbuilding & Naval Engineering

    Shipbuilders, naval architects and their suppliers. Meet Prime and Defence requirements across yards, workshops and design offices.

  • Building & Construction

    Construction firms working on Defence projects. Level 1 personnel and governance for self-sponsorship is often a pivotal advantage.

  • Maintenance & Support Services

    Maintenance, repair and support providers working on Defence equipment and sites. Clear your people and keep your membership current.

  • MSPs & MSSPs

    MSPs and MSSPs supporting Defence suppliers. Choose the right cyber standard, reach the required Essential Eight maturity and plan accreditation.

All industries

Roles

  • Directors & CEOs

    What DISP asks of company leadership: the commercial case, the Chief Security Officer role and the right level for your business.

  • Compliance Officers

    For chief compliance officers: the four DISP pillars, the documentation behind them and systems that keep compliance sustainable.

  • CTOs & IT Managers

    For CTOs and IT managers: the cyber requirements at each DISP level, choosing a standard and planning accreditation without over-investing.

  • Business Development

    For business development leaders: what DISP membership costs, what it opens up, and how clearance readiness can win work.

All roles

Company size

  • SMEs

    For SMEs entering or growing in Defence. Entry Level often suits best, delivered as a fixed-price package.

  • Large Enterprises

    For large organisations with multiple sites and teams. Coordinate DISP across functions and build on the frameworks you already run.

  • Multinationals

    For multinationals with Australian operations. Fit DISP alongside global policies, systems and reporting lines.

All company sizes
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Questions

All questions
  1. 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.

  2. Which levels let us sponsor our own security clearances?

    Entry Level does not allow self-sponsorship. Level 1 lets you manage personnel clearances in-house and sponsor up to Baseline. Level 2 lets your Security Officer sponsor and manage clearances up to Negative Vetting 1 (NV-1). Many firms seek Level 3 for self-sponsorship up to Negative Vetting 2 (NV-2).

    Your CSO and SO need clearances of their own to sponsor others. At Level 2, for example, the SO must hold at least NV-2.

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