Requirements and scope
Review contract obligations, information boundaries and the DISP membership level you intend to apply for.
Defence & Defence Supply Chain
Defence cyber security for suppliers means protecting the information and systems used on Defence work, and being able to show the controls are in place. Umbrella Tech helps Australian businesses in the defence supply chain prepare for the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), implement the Essential Eight and Microsoft 365 controls behind it, and organise the evidence, so membership and contract requirements become a clear plan.
The problem
The challenge we help you address
Defence supply chain cyber security starts with knowing what information you handle, where it is stored and which obligations come with each contract. Many suppliers find their controls, policies and evidence have grown separately, with no clear owner for the governance, personnel, physical and cyber security requirements Defence expects.
The outcome
What the engagement should deliver
A practical readiness and implementation path: requirements understood, gaps prioritised, technical controls improved within scope and evidence organised for the people who will deal with Defence. Membership decisions rest with Defence, so we prepare you for the process rather than promise an outcome.
How we can help
Readiness assessment
Measure current controls, policies and evidence against DISP expectations.
Security implementation
Improve identity, endpoints, Microsoft 365 and network controls against Essential Eight maturity targets.
Policies and evidence
Prepare the security policies, registers and configuration records your security officers need.
Handover
Leave your internal team or provider with documented controls and clear ownership.
Regulatory and security context
DISP is administered by the Department of Defence and covers governance, personnel security, physical security, and information and cyber security. Its cyber security requirements reference the Essential Eight, a set of mitigation strategies published by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). Some contracts require DISP membership and others do not, so the first step is confirming what applies to your work.
Start with our DISP overview, or go straight to a DISP Readiness Assessment to see where you stand. DISP Cybersecurity Implementation covers the technical uplift.
Frequently asked questions
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What does Umbrella Tech provide for defence cyber security?
Readiness assessment, security implementation and evidence preparation for businesses working in or entering the defence supply chain. That includes Essential Eight uplift, Microsoft 365 and identity hardening, policy development and DISP preparation, delivered alongside your team.
Who is it for?
Australian manufacturers, engineering firms, service providers and other suppliers that hold or bid for Defence work, directly or through a prime contractor. It suits organisations preparing for DISP membership for the first time and members strengthening their controls.
Is DISP membership mandatory for every Defence supplier?
Not always. Requirements depend on the contract and the work involved. We help clarify the applicable scope and prepare for it; Defence makes membership decisions.
What outcomes should a project deliver?
Clear requirements, controls implemented and tested within scope, and evidence your security officers can rely on. You should also finish with a prioritised list of remaining gaps and who owns each one.
Plan your DISP preparation
Tell us about the Defence work you hold or are bidding for, the information involved and the membership level you are considering. We will help define where to start.