Canberra cyber security
Penetration testing and compliance for Canberra businesses selling into government.
We specialise in cyber security services
What drives security spending in Canberra. One customer, essentially. The Australian Government, and the contractors, consultancies and technology vendors that serve it. That makes Canberra the most compliance-driven market in the country, and the least forgiving of a half-finished security programme. Procurement here reads the detail, and a supplier who overstates their position gets found out quickly.
The frameworks that come up most.
- ASD Essential Eight, where non-corporate Commonwealth entities carry mandatory obligations and suppliers are increasingly asked to demonstrate a comparable maturity level. The level matters: Maturity Level One is not Maturity Level Two, and contracts specify which.
- Protective Security Policy Framework and the Information Security Manual where government information is handled.
- IRAP assessment for systems that must be formally assessed before they can hold government data.
- DISP for the Defence supply chain, which in Canberra overlaps heavily with the broader government supply chain.
- ISO 27001 as a general credential that answers a lot of procurement questions in one go.
What we will not tell you. That a penetration test makes you IRAP ready. That Essential Eight Maturity Level One is sufficient when your contract calls for Level Two. That we can assess you and also prepare you. Those are three things Canberra buyers check, and getting caught on any of them costs more than the engagement was worth.
What we actually do. Penetration testing that produces evidence a government assessor will accept, Essential Eight maturity assessments that state your real level rather than a flattering one, and fixed-price ISO 27001 programmes. We are Brisbane based and work with Canberra clients remotely, attending on site where the work genuinely requires it.
CREST Accredited Penetration Testing in Canberra
Siege Cyber is a CREST-accredited company for penetration testing. The accreditation is assessed and held at company level and is verifiable on the CREST member register. In Canberra that matters more than almost anywhere, because Commonwealth agencies and the vendors selling to them treat accreditation as a threshold question rather than a differentiator.
One national obligation worth knowing. Since 30 May 2025, under the Cyber Security Act 2024, businesses over $3 million turnover must report a ransomware or cyber extortion payment to the Australian Signals Directorate within 72 hours. That applies whether or not you hold a government contract.
Partnering with Managed Service Providers (MSP)
We partner with other cyber security organisations, such as MSPs, Resellers, Cyber Insurance providers, Consultants and Compliance professionals to maximise their cyber security capabilities and protect their clients.
By building relationships with our partners, we are able to better understand and service their clients' need. Our partners can trust that their clients receive the industry-best cyber security services from Australia's leading cyber security experts.
Battle Ready, tried and true
Siege Cyber is an Australian owned and operated company, bringing together over 30 years of experience in providing cyber security solutions.
testing methodologies
Cyber Security Testing Methods to Suit Canberra Businesses.
Canberra engagements are almost always scoped to satisfy an assessor rather than to satisfy us. We map findings to the Essential Eight and the Information Security Manual where relevant, so the report goes into your evidence pack rather than needing to be rewritten first.
Certifications
Australia's Most Skilled Cyber Security Professionals.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Cyber Security, it is crucial to remain up-to-date with the latest trends and threats. At Siege Cyber, we prioritise continuous training and actively pursue cybersecurity certifications to ensure our team is equipped with the most current knowledge and skills.
