Cybersecurity Services Australia | Enterprise Security & Compliance

Protect your organization with Australia's leading cybersecurity services. We provide comprehensive security solutions designed specifically for Australian businesses, government agencies, and regulated industries. Our local security teams across Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra combine deep technical expertise with comprehensive understanding of Australian security frameworks including ACSC Essential Eight, IRAP assessments for government, APRA CPS 234 for financial services, ISM controls, PSPF compliance, and industry-specific security requirements.

From penetration testing and security assessments to managed security services and incident response, our methodology emphasizes proactive threat identification, risk-based security controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous security improvement. We specialize in government security requiring IRAP certification and security clearances, financial services security meeting APRA requirements, critical infrastructure protection, cloud security for AWS/Azure/GCP, and application security for web and mobile applications. Our Australian-based security professionals hold industry certifications, government security clearances, and deep experience protecting Australian organizations against evolving cyber threats.

Australia's Cybersecurity Landscape

Australia faces increasing cyber threats targeting government, critical infrastructure, and businesses across industries. Understanding the Australian threat landscape and regulatory environment informs effective security strategies.

Australian Cyber Threat Environment The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) reports escalating cyber threats with over 94,000 cybercrime reports in 2023, representing one report every 6 minutes. Significant threats include:

Ransomware - Ransomware attacks targeting Australian organizations across all sizes and sectors. High-profile attacks on healthcare, logistics, and government services demonstrate impact. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) lowers barriers enabling less sophisticated attackers. Australian organizations targeted by international ransomware groups seeking financial gain.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) - Email scams targeting businesses and individuals through phishing, invoice fraud, CEO fraud, and account takeover. BEC represents the highest-cost cybercrime category with millions in losses annually. Sophisticated social engineering targeting finance and procurement staff.

Supply Chain Attacks - Attackers compromising vendors, service providers, and technology suppliers gaining access to downstream organizations. Supply chain attacks enable scaling attacks across multiple victims. Critical for Australian organizations to assess third-party security.

State-Sponsored Threats - Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) targeting government, critical infrastructure, research institutions, and defense contractors. Objectives include espionage, intellectual property theft, and strategic intelligence gathering. Attributed threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea targeting Australian interests.

Critical Infrastructure Targeting - Attacks on energy, telecommunications, water, healthcare, and transport infrastructure. Critical infrastructure attacks pose national security and public safety risks. Increased focus following Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act legislation.

Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) The ACSC serves as Australia's national authority on cyber security providing threat intelligence, incident response support, security guidance, and partnership with industry and government. The ACSC publishes the Information Security Manual (ISM) establishing security controls for government, Essential Eight mitigation strategies providing baseline security, threat reports and advisories warning of emerging threats, and incident response support for significant cyber incidents.

Australian organizations benefit from ACSC services including cyber.gov.au guidance and resources, ReportCyber for incident reporting, ACSC Partnership Program for threat intelligence sharing, and security conferences and events.

Essential Eight Maturity Model The Essential Eight represents the ACSC's recommended baseline security controls proven to mitigate cyber security incidents. Originally designed for government, Essential Eight increasingly adopted by private sector as security baseline. The eight mitigation strategies include:

1. Application Control - Prevent execution of unauthorized applications through application whitelisting
2. Patch Applications - Update applications promptly addressing security vulnerabilities
3. Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings - Disable or restrict macro execution
4. User Application Hardening - Configure web browsers and PDF readers to prevent exploitation
5. Restrict Administrative Privileges - Limit users with administrative access
6. Patch Operating Systems - Update operating systems addressing vulnerabilities
7. Multi-Factor Authentication - Implement MFA for all users, especially privileged accounts
8. Regular Backups - Implement backup procedures enabling recovery from incidents

Essential Eight defines three maturity levels (Maturity Level One, Two, Three) with increasing security rigor. Our security services help organizations implement and validate Essential Eight controls.

IRAP and Government Security

Government agencies and contractors handling government information require IRAP assessments and compliance with Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) IRAP provides independent security assessment of systems processing government information. IRAP assessors evaluate systems against ISM controls providing assurance to government customers. Our IRAP practice includes:

IRAP Assessments - Independent security assessment against ISM controls, testing and validation of security controls, assessment reports for government stakeholders, and remediation guidance addressing identified gaps.

Security Documentation - System Security Plans (SSP) documenting security architecture and controls, risk assessment and treatment plans, security operating procedures, and incident response plans.

Continuous Assessment - Annual reassessment maintaining IRAP certification, assessment of significant system changes, ongoing security monitoring and compliance, and incident response and remediation.

IRAP Classification Levels IRAP assessments address different classification levels:

UNCLASSIFIED - Lowest classification for publicly releasable information. Minimal security controls required.

OFFICIAL - Default government classification replacing UNCLASSIFIED and PROTECTED. Majority of government information. Moderate security controls required.

OFFICIAL: Sensitive - Subset of OFFICIAL requiring additional protection. Includes cabinet documents, policy development, and sensitive personal information. Enhanced security controls required.

PROTECTED - Higher classification for information causing significant harm if disclosed. National security information, defense information, and law enforcement intelligence. Strict security controls required including IRAP Protected certification.

SECRET and TOP SECRET - Highest classifications requiring extensive security controls, dedicated infrastructure, and security-cleared personnel. Limited applicability outside national security agencies.

Information Security Manual (ISM) Compliance The ISM establishes security controls for government systems. ISM controls address:

Cyber Security Principles - Strategic guidance on implementing security including cyber security governance, information security roles and responsibilities, cyber security awareness, and security documentation.

Cyber Security Guidelines - Detailed controls across security domains including security governance and risk management, access control and authentication, physical security, communications systems security, systems management and maintenance, software development, database systems, system monitoring, and incident response and recovery.

ISM updates published regularly (currently at 2024-11 release) with controls marked as must, should, or recommended indicating implementation priority. Our ISM compliance services help organizations implement required controls appropriate to classification level and risk tolerance.

Security Clearances and Personnel Security Working on government projects often requires security clearances:

Baseline Vetting - Entry-level security clearance suitable for PROTECTED information. Validity period of 10 years. Citizenship and background checks.

Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) - Medium-level clearance for SECRET information. Validity period of 10 years. Comprehensive background investigation.

Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) - High-level clearance for TOP SECRET information. Validity period of 7 years. Extensive background investigation and psychological assessment.

Positive Vetting (PV) - Highest clearance for specific roles requiring access to highly classified information. Regular review and reinvestigation.

Our team includes security-cleared professionals holding Baseline, NV1, and NV2 clearances enabling work on sensitive government projects. We support clients through clearance sponsorship and vetting processes.

APRA CPS 234 and Financial Services Security

Financial institutions regulated by APRA must implement information security capabilities meeting CPS 234 requirements.

CPS 234 Information Security Requirements Prudential Standard CPS 234 establishes four key requirements:

Information Security Capability - Clearly defined information security roles and responsibilities with board and senior management accountability, information security capability commensurate with information security vulnerabilities and threats, policy frameworks approved by board, and independent review and assurance of information security capability.

Information Asset Identification and Classification - Comprehensive information asset register identifying and classifying information assets, regular review and update of asset inventory, and classification based on criticality and sensitivity.

Implementation of Controls - Systematic implementation of information security controls addressing identified information security vulnerabilities and threats, controls aligned with widely accepted information security standards and practices, controls protecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, and regular review and testing of control effectiveness.

Incident Management - Incident response plan tested regularly, incident notification to APRA for material incidents, post-incident review identifying lessons learned, and remediation of control weaknesses.

CPS 234 Compliance Services Our APRA security practice provides:

Information Asset Register - Identification and cataloging of all information assets including applications, databases, cloud services, and data stores. Classification based on criticality, sensitivity, and regulatory requirements. Documentation of asset owners, custodians, and users.

Risk Assessment - Comprehensive security risk assessment identifying threats and vulnerabilities to information assets. Risk analysis considering likelihood and impact. Risk treatment plans addressing unacceptable risks.

Control Framework Implementation - Systematic implementation of security controls addressing identified risks. Control selection aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or other recognized frameworks. Control testing validating effectiveness.

Third-Party Risk Management - Security assessment of service providers and vendors. Contractual security requirements and ongoing monitoring. Critical vendor management given concentration risk. Cloud service provider security assessment.

Security Testing - Regular penetration testing of critical systems, vulnerability assessments and remediation, application security testing, and configuration reviews.

Incident Response - Incident response plan development and testing, incident management procedures, APRA notification procedures for material incidents, and post-incident review processes.

Compliance Reporting - Ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting, annual compliance attestation, board and executive reporting, and external audit support.

Third-Party and Cloud Security Many APRA-regulated entities use third-party service providers and cloud services requiring heightened due diligence. Our third-party security services include:

Vendor Security Assessment - Due diligence questionnaires and security reviews, on-site security audits for critical vendors, certification review (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.), and continuous vendor monitoring.

Cloud Security Assessment - Security assessment of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud implementations, shared responsibility model analysis, configuration review and hardening, data sovereignty and residency validation, and cloud security posture management.

Contractual Security Requirements - Security requirements for vendor contracts, right to audit clauses, incident notification obligations, and data handling and protection requirements.

Penetration Testing and Security Assessments

Penetration testing identifies security vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. Our penetration testing practice follows industry best practices and Australian government guidelines.

Types of Penetration Testing We provide comprehensive penetration testing across technology domains:

Web Application Penetration Testing - Testing of web applications and APIs identifying OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including injection attacks (SQL injection, command injection, LDAP injection), broken authentication and session management, cross-site scripting (XSS), insecure direct object references, security misconfigurations, sensitive data exposure, cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and business logic flaws.

Testing methodology includes reconnaissance and information gathering, vulnerability identification using automated and manual techniques, exploitation demonstrating impact, and comprehensive reporting with remediation guidance.

Mobile Application Penetration Testing - Security assessment of iOS and Android applications identifying insecure data storage, weak cryptography, insecure communication, improper platform usage, reverse engineering vulnerabilities, and OWASP Mobile Top 10 vulnerabilities.

Testing includes static analysis of application binaries, dynamic analysis during runtime, network traffic analysis, local data storage review, and authentication and authorization testing.

Network and Infrastructure Penetration Testing - Testing of network infrastructure and systems identifying exposed services and misconfigurations, vulnerable network protocols, weak authentication mechanisms, privilege escalation vulnerabilities, lateral movement opportunities, and segmentation weaknesses.

External penetration testing simulates internet-based attacks while internal testing simulates insider or compromised endpoint scenarios.

Cloud Penetration Testing - Security assessment of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) identifying misconfigured storage buckets and databases, overly permissive IAM policies, exposed APIs and endpoints, weak network segmentation, insecure serverless functions, and container security issues.

Cloud penetration testing operates within cloud provider acceptable use policies obtaining necessary permissions and coordinating with providers when required.

Wireless Network Penetration Testing - Assessment of wireless network security testing Wi-Fi encryption and authentication, rogue access point detection, client attack vectors, wireless guest network isolation, and enterprise wireless authentication (802.1X).

Social Engineering and Phishing Human factors represent significant security risk. Social engineering testing assesses organizational susceptibility:

Phishing Campaigns - Simulated phishing emails testing user awareness and behavior. Varying sophistication levels from basic to highly targeted. Measurement of click rates, credential entry, and malicious attachment execution. User education based on campaign results.

Vishing (Voice Phishing) - Phone-based social engineering testing help desk security, information disclosure to callers, and verification procedures.

Physical Security Testing - Facility access testing including tailgating, badge cloning, lock picking, and unauthorized area access. Combination of physical and social engineering.

Security Assessment Methodology Our penetration testing follows structured methodology ensuring comprehensive coverage:

Planning and Scoping - Defining testing scope, objectives, and constraints. Rules of engagement establishing acceptable testing activities. Communication protocols and escalation procedures.

Reconnaissance - Information gathering about target systems using open source intelligence (OSINT), DNS enumeration, network scanning, and service identification.

Vulnerability Analysis - Identifying potential vulnerabilities through automated scanning, manual testing, configuration review, and code review.

Exploitation - Attempting to exploit identified vulnerabilities demonstrating actual impact. Privilege escalation and lateral movement where authorized.

Post-Exploitation - Assessing impact of compromise including data access, persistence mechanisms, and additional compromise opportunities.

Reporting - Comprehensive report including executive summary, detailed findings with risk ratings, proof-of-concept evidence, and prioritized remediation recommendations.

Remediation Support - Guidance implementing fixes, retest verification confirming remediation, and security architecture recommendations.

Managed Security Services

Continuous security monitoring and management protect against evolving threats. Our managed security services provide 24/7 protection and expert security operations.

Security Operations Center (SOC) Services Our Australian SOC provides continuous security monitoring and incident response:

24/7 Security Monitoring - Continuous monitoring of security events and alerts, threat detection using SIEM platforms and threat intelligence, correlation of events identifying sophisticated attacks, and Australian-based security analysts with local expertise.

Incident Response - Rapid response to security incidents, incident investigation and forensics, containment and remediation guidance, and escalation to client security teams and executives.

Threat Intelligence - Integration of threat intelligence feeds, Australian threat landscape monitoring, indicators of compromise (IOC) detection, and proactive threat hunting.

Vulnerability Management - Continuous vulnerability scanning, vulnerability prioritization based on risk and exploitability, patch management coordination, and vulnerability metrics and reporting.

Compliance Monitoring - Configuration monitoring for compliance drift, policy violation detection, compliance reporting for APRA, ACSC, and other frameworks, and audit log review.

SOC Technology Stack Our SOC leverages enterprise security platforms:

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) - Centralized log collection and analysis using Splunk, IBM QRadar, or Azure Sentinel. Correlation rules detecting attack patterns. Real-time alerting and dashboards.

EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) - Endpoint monitoring and threat detection using CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or SentinelOne. Behavioral analysis identifying malicious activity. Automated response and remediation.

NDR (Network Detection and Response) - Network traffic analysis identifying threats using Darktrace, Vectra, or ExtraHop. Machine learning detecting anomalous behavior. Encrypted traffic analysis.

Threat Intelligence Platforms - Integration with threat intelligence feeds including ACSC threat intelligence, commercial threat feeds, and information sharing communities. Automated IOC detection and blocking.

Managed Security Services Offerings Tiered managed security services match diverse security needs:

Essential Managed Security - 24/7 security monitoring and alerting, monthly security reports, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and email/phone incident escalation. Suitable for small to medium businesses requiring foundational security monitoring.

Standard Managed Security - 24/7 monitoring and incident response, weekly vulnerability scanning and management, monthly security metrics and reporting, quarterly security reviews, and dedicated security account manager. Suitable for established businesses with compliance requirements.

Premium Managed Security - 24/7 monitoring and incident response with guaranteed response times, continuous vulnerability management, threat hunting and intelligence integration, monthly security assessments, on-site security reviews, compliance reporting (APRA, Essential Eight, ISO 27001), and dedicated security team. Suitable for financial services, healthcare, and high-security enterprises.

Government Managed Security - Security monitoring meeting government security requirements, IRAP-assessed SOC infrastructure, security-cleared analysts, ISM compliance monitoring, Essential Eight validation, PSPF compliance reporting, and coordination with ACSC. Suitable for government agencies and defense contractors.

Application Security

Secure software development prevents vulnerabilities from reaching production. Our application security practice integrates security throughout the development lifecycle.

Secure Development Lifecycle Security integration across development phases:

Requirements and Design - Threat modeling identifying potential threats and attack vectors, security requirements definition, security architecture review, and privacy impact assessment.

Development - Secure coding guidelines and training, code review focusing on security, static application security testing (SAST) analyzing source code, and security-focused unit tests.

Testing - Dynamic application security testing (DAST) testing running applications, interactive application security testing (IAST) combining SAST and DAST, software composition analysis (SCA) identifying vulnerable dependencies, and manual penetration testing.

Deployment - Security configuration validation, secrets management (API keys, credentials), deployment security testing, and infrastructure-as-code security scanning.

Operations - Runtime application self-protection (RASP), vulnerability monitoring and patching, security logging and monitoring, and incident response.

Application Security Testing Tools Automated and manual testing identifies vulnerabilities:

Static Analysis (SAST) - Source code analysis without executing code using tools like SonarQube, Checkmarx, or Veracode. Identifies coding errors, injection flaws, and cryptographic weaknesses. Integration with CI/CD pipelines.

Dynamic Analysis (DAST) - Black-box testing of running applications using tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or Acunetix. Simulates attacker perspective. Tests authentication, session management, and business logic.

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) - Identifies vulnerable third-party libraries and dependencies using tools like Snyk, WhiteSource, or Black Duck. Critical given prevalence of open source usage. License compliance checking.

Container Security - Scanning container images for vulnerabilities using tools like Aqua Security, Twistlock, or Snyk Container. Configuration analysis. Runtime protection.

API Security Testing - Specialized testing for REST and GraphQL APIs including authentication and authorization testing, rate limiting and throttling, injection attacks, and mass assignment vulnerabilities.

DevSecOps Integration Shifting security left integrates security into development workflows:

CI/CD Pipeline Security - Automated security testing in build pipelines, failing builds on high-severity vulnerabilities, security gates before production deployment, and security metrics in dashboards.

Infrastructure as Code Security - Scanning Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates, policy as code enforcing security requirements, and configuration drift detection.

Developer Security Training - Secure coding training and awareness, security champion programs, gamified security learning, and code review training.

Security Feedback Loops - Rapid vulnerability feedback to developers, remediation guidance and examples, tracking time to remediation, and continuous improvement.

Cloud Security

Cloud adoption requires security approaches addressing shared responsibility model, cloud-specific threats, and configuration complexity.

Cloud Security Assessment Comprehensive assessment of cloud security posture:

Configuration Review - Assessment of cloud service configuration against security best practices including storage bucket and database access controls, network security groups and firewalls, IAM policies and permissions, encryption settings, logging and monitoring configuration, and backup and disaster recovery.

Architecture Review - Evaluation of cloud architecture identifying network segmentation weaknesses, insecure service exposure, authentication and authorization gaps, data flow and protection issues, and secrets management.

Compliance Assessment - Validation against compliance frameworks including Essential Eight for government cloud, APRA CPS 234 for financial services, Privacy Act data protection requirements, and industry-specific compliance.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Continuous cloud security monitoring and remediation:

Configuration Monitoring - Automated scanning of cloud resources detecting configuration drift, policy violations, exposed resources, and compliance issues.

Automated Remediation - Automated fixes for common misconfigurations, orchestrated remediation workflows, and validation of remediation success.

Multi-Cloud Support - Unified security management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, consistent policy enforcement, and centralized visibility.

Cloud Security Services Specialized cloud security offerings:

AWS Security - Well-Architected Framework security pillar review, GuardDuty threat detection implementation, Security Hub centralized security management, CloudTrail logging and monitoring, IAM policy optimization, and network security architecture (VPC, Security Groups, NACLs).

Azure Security - Azure Security Center implementation, Sentinel SIEM deployment, Azure AD identity and access management, network security groups and firewalls, compliance manager for regulatory compliance, and Azure Policy for governance.

Google Cloud Security - Security Command Center implementation, Cloud Armor DDoS protection, Identity-Aware Proxy for zero-trust access, VPC Service Controls for data exfiltration protection, and Cloud Security Scanner for vulnerability detection.

Container and Kubernetes Security Container adoption introduces new security considerations:

Container Image Security - Vulnerability scanning of container images, base image hardening, minimal image design, and trusted image registries.

Kubernetes Security - Pod security policies and admission controllers, network policies for micro-segmentation, secrets management, RBAC configuration, runtime security monitoring, and compliance scanning.

Incident Response and Forensics

Effective incident response minimizes impact and enables rapid recovery. Our incident response services provide expert assistance during security incidents.

Incident Response Services Rapid response to security incidents:

24/7 Incident Response Hotline - Immediate assistance for security incidents, triage and assessment determining severity, initial containment guidance, and mobilization of response team.

Incident Investigation - Forensic analysis determining incident scope and impact, identification of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), timeline reconstruction, and evidence preservation.

Containment and Eradication - Isolating affected systems preventing spread, removing attacker access and persistence, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening.

Recovery - Validated recovery of systems and data, monitoring for re-compromise, and return to normal operations.

Post-Incident Activities - Lessons learned review, remediation recommendations, incident report documentation, and security improvement roadmap.

Incident Response Retainers Retainer agreements ensure rapid response when incidents occur:

Retainer Benefits - Guaranteed response time commitments, priority scheduling, discounted hourly rates, annual security assessment included, and quarterly tabletop exercises.

Tabletop Exercises - Simulated incident scenarios testing response procedures, identification of gaps and improvements, team training and readiness, and documented lessons learned.

Digital Forensics Forensic investigation supporting incident response and legal proceedings:

Disk and Memory Forensics - Forensic acquisition of storage media and memory, file system analysis and recovery, malware analysis and reverse engineering, and timeline analysis.

Network Forensics - Packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, intrusion detection system log analysis, and attacker infrastructure identification.

Mobile Forensics - iOS and Android device forensics, application data recovery, communication analysis, and location data analysis.

Cloud Forensics - Cloud service log analysis, virtual machine snapshot analysis, cloud storage forensics, and API activity investigation.

Notifiable Data Breaches Australian organizations must notify affected individuals and OAIC of eligible data breaches. Our data breach response services include:

Breach Assessment - Determining if incident constitutes eligible data breach, assessing likelihood of serious harm, documentation of assessment process, and OAIC notification if required.

Breach Notification - Individual notification communications, OAIC submission, media management for significant breaches, and credit monitoring coordination.

Remediation - Addressing root causes, implementing additional controls, and preventing recurrence.

Australian Security Success Stories

Our security services protect Australian organizations across industries providing measurable risk reduction and compliance achievement.

Federal Government Department - IRAP Assessment Major federal government department required IRAP assessment for system processing PROTECTED information.

Challenge: Legacy system not designed for PROTECTED information. Significant security control gaps. Compressed timeline for IRAP certification. Complex integration with government identity and authentication infrastructure.

Solution: Comprehensive security assessment against ISM controls. Security architecture redesign addressing identified gaps. Implementation of Enhanced Access Control, Encryption, Network Segmentation, Logging and Monitoring, and Incident Response. System Security Plan documentation. IRAP assessment by accredited assessor. Remediation of findings.

Results: IRAP PROTECTED certification achieved, all ISM controls implemented for PROTECTED classification, security architecture meeting government requirements, clean IRAP assessment with minor findings only, operational approval for PROTECTED information, foundation for additional government projects, enhanced security posture beyond compliance, and ongoing annual IRAP reassessment process established.

Major Australian Bank - APRA CPS 234 Compliance Leading Australian bank required CPS 234 compliance program for extensive information assets.

Challenge: Hundreds of information assets across divisions. Decentralized security controls. Third-party vendor security risks. Limited security testing coverage. Board requiring compliance assurance.

Solution: Comprehensive information asset discovery and cataloging. Risk-based asset classification. Security control framework based on ISO 27001 and NIST. Control implementation and validation. Third-party vendor security assessment program. Penetration testing and vulnerability management. Incident response plan development and testing. Board and executive reporting framework.

Results: Complete information asset register cataloging 400+ systems, systematic security controls implemented across all critical assets, third-party risk management covering 120+ vendors, quarterly penetration testing of critical systems, zero material incidents requiring APRA notification, APRA examination with no significant findings, board confidence in information security capability, and $15M prevented losses through risk reduction.

National Retailer - Penetration Testing Program Major Australian retailer required penetration testing establishing security assurance program.

Challenge: E-commerce platform processing customer payment data. Previous security incident damaging brand reputation. PCI-DSS compliance requirements. Limited internal security expertise. Need for regular security validation.

Solution: Web application penetration testing of e-commerce platform identifying 23 vulnerabilities including 3 critical. Remediation guidance and validation retesting. Implementation of quarterly penetration testing schedule. Application security training for development team. Integration of security testing in CI/CD pipeline. Automated vulnerability scanning.

Results: All critical and high vulnerabilities remediated, 87% reduction in vulnerabilities year-over-year, PCI-DSS compliance achieved and maintained, zero security incidents post-implementation, improved development team security awareness, established security testing cadence, customer confidence in platform security, and competitive advantage through security posture.

Healthcare Network - Managed Security Services Healthcare network across regional Australia required 24/7 security monitoring protecting patient data.

Challenge: Limited internal security resources. Patient data requiring Privacy Act protection. Increasing ransomware threats to healthcare. Medical devices with security limitations. Multiple practice management systems.

Solution: 24/7 SOC monitoring for 250+ endpoints and 30+ servers. SIEM implementation collecting logs from medical devices, servers, and network infrastructure. Endpoint detection and response deployment. Vulnerability management with monthly scanning. Quarterly security assessments. Compliance monitoring for Privacy Act and healthcare standards. Incident response procedures and playbooks.

Results: 24/7 security monitoring and incident response, 42 security incidents detected and contained before impact, ransomware attack detected and blocked preventing major incident, full visibility into security events across network, monthly vulnerability remediation, Privacy Act compliance maintained, improved patient data protection, and reduced cyber insurance premiums.

Financial Services Company - Application Security Fintech company required security assessment before Series B funding round.

Challenge: Investors requiring security assessment before funding. Web and mobile applications handling financial transactions. Rapid development pace. Limited security expertise in development team. ASIC compliance requirements for financial services.

Solution: Comprehensive security assessment including web application penetration testing, mobile app security testing (iOS and Android), API security assessment, cloud security configuration review (AWS), and source code security review. Prioritized remediation roadmap. Security architecture recommendations. Developer security training. Integration of security testing in CI/CD pipeline.

Results: 34 vulnerabilities identified with remediation guidance, all critical and high vulnerabilities fixed within 2 weeks, security architecture improved with defense-in-depth, developer security capability improved, automated security testing in pipeline, successful investor security due diligence, Series B funding secured, ASIC compliance demonstrated, and ongoing security partnership established.

Flexible Pricing Models

We offer transparent pricing for security services accommodating different requirements and budgets.

Penetration Testing Fixed-price penetration testing engagements:

• Web Application Testing: $12,000 - $35,000 depending on application complexity and scope
• Mobile App Testing: $15,000 - $30,000 for iOS and/or Android comprehensive assessment
• Network/Infrastructure Testing: $18,000 - $45,000 for external and internal network testing
• Cloud Security Assessment: $15,000 - $40,000 for AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environment
• Comprehensive Security Assessment: $45,000 - $120,000 for multi-domain assessment (web, mobile, network, cloud)

IRAP Assessments Government security assessments:

• IRAP Assessment (OFFICIAL): $25,000 - $50,000 for systems processing OFFICIAL information
• IRAP Assessment (PROTECTED): $45,000 - $95,000 for PROTECTED systems requiring comprehensive control validation
• System Security Plan Development: $15,000 - $35,000 for ISM-compliant security documentation
• Annual Reassessment: $18,000 - $45,000 for ongoing IRAP compliance

APRA CPS 234 Services Financial services security compliance:

• CPS 234 Gap Assessment: $25,000 - $55,000 identifying control gaps and remediation roadmap
• Information Asset Register Development: $18,000 - $45,000 for comprehensive asset cataloging
• Control Implementation Program: $80,000 - $250,000 for systematic control implementation
• Ongoing Compliance Management: $8,000 - $20,000/month for continuous compliance monitoring and reporting

Managed Security Services Monthly retainers for ongoing security operations:

• Essential SOC: $5,000 - $12,000/month for 24/7 monitoring and alerting
• Standard SOC: $12,000 - $25,000/month adding incident response and vulnerability management
• Premium SOC: $25,000 - $50,000/month with threat hunting, compliance monitoring, and dedicated security team
• Enterprise SOC: Custom pricing for large-scale environments and complex requirements

Incident Response Emergency incident response services:

• Incident Response Retainer: $15,000 - $35,000/year for guaranteed response and discounted rates
• Incident Response Engagement: $300 - $450/hour for incident investigation and remediation
• Forensic Analysis: $350 - $500/hour for digital forensics and evidence analysis
• Tabletop Exercise: $8,000 - $15,000 for simulated incident training and planning

Get Started with Australian Cybersecurity Services

Protect your organization with comprehensive cybersecurity services designed for Australian requirements. Our local security teams across Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra combine technical expertise with deep understanding of Australian security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and threat landscape.

Whether you need penetration testing, IRAP assessments, APRA CPS 234 compliance, managed security services, or incident response, we provide the expertise and local support ensuring security success. Contact us today for a complimentary security consultation and discover how professional cybersecurity services can protect your organization against evolving cyber threats.