DefencIQ Pty Ltd

Small and Medium Enterprises

Overview

DefencIQ is an Australian cybersecurity and Defence compliance consultancy purpose-built for SMEs operating in the Australian Defence supply chain. DISP membership, Essential Eight Maturity Level 2, and ISM-aligned governance are increasingly embedded in Defence contracts and Prime subcontractor requirements. DefencIQ delivers a structured five-phase pathway — Assess, Uplift, Govern, Certify, Operate — through six named services: DISP Readiness Assessment, Essential Eight Uplift, Security Management Framework, DISP Submission & CSQ, vCISO Retainer, and DISPaaS. For organisations wanting full ownership, DISPaaS combines all five services under one engagement with DefencIQ accountable for the outcome — not just the advice. Purpose-built for Defence subcontractors, engineering firms, technology providers, and professional services organisations. Independent, unaffiliated, and member of AIDN. Ph: 1300 067 001 | defenciq.com.au

Capabilities

DISP Readiness Assessment: Essential Eight Uplift: Security Management Framework DISP Submission & CSQ: vCISO Retainer: DISPaaS (DISP-as-a-Service)

Discriminators

DefencIQ Pty Ltd is a specialised Australian cybersecurity and compliance consultancy. Unlike generic IT service providers or broad corporate consultancies, DefencIQ’s operational attributes are heavily tailored toward a single objective: navigating sovereign defense supply chain compliance for Australian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) The primary attributes that distinguish DefencIQ from other general IT or consulting companies include: SME-Focused Defence Specialisation: DISP & Essential Eight Framework Expertise: Proprietary Readiness Platform: Accountability via DISPaaS: vCISO Retainer Support Strict Advisory Independence