DISP services in Queensland
SecureSupply helps Queensland businesses prepare for Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership, meet applicable security requirements and maintain their arrangements as Defence work develops.
Led in Queensland by Daryl Hartwell, Defence Industry Adviser, SecureSupply combines Defence capability assurance, supply-chain management and cyber security expertise to help businesses establish what is required, what they already have in place and what remains to be done.
DISP requirements and your Defence contracts
For manufacturers, engineering businesses and service providers entering the Defence supply chain, security requirements can affect the way the business operates. A Defence contract or prime contractor may impose obligations concerning personnel, facilities, information systems and security governance. Those requirements can involve expenditure, changes to business processes and responsibilities that extend beyond the IT function. The first task is to establish which obligations apply, the membership level needed and whether existing business controls can satisfy the requirements. An early assessment can identify deficiencies before they become constraints on tendering, contracting or delivery.
DISP advisory and membership support
- DISP readiness assessments: Review existing arrangements against applicable requirements and identify gaps, risks and supporting evidence.
- Membership application support: Establish the proposed membership scope, prepare documentation and assist with the application and assessment process.
- Security governance: Define responsibilities, policies, procedures, reporting arrangements and the controls needed to maintain compliance.
- Cyber security uplift: Assess technical and procedural controls, including applicable Essential Eight requirements, and coordinate remediation with internal or external IT providers.
- Ongoing DISP support: Maintain security records, review controls, manage changes and support annual reporting and continuing membership obligations.
Supporting Queensland’s Defence supply chain
South East Queensland, including Brisbane, has manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses supporting Defence activity. Further north, Townsville and Cairns have Defence-linked sustainment, maritime, logistics and service industries; Central Queensland also includes industrial suppliers with potential Defence opportunities. The applicable security requirements depend on the work, information and contractual arrangements involved. A prime contractor may seek evidence that a supplier can manage information, personnel access, facilities and contractual security controls. SecureSupply helps businesses assess existing arrangements and translate obligations into actions, responsibilities and evidence, working with management, operational personnel and technology providers.
Regional Defence industry associations and resources
- South East Queensland (including Brisbane) — Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN Queensland)
- Townsville, Cairns and Central Queensland — Defence Q
These links provide external industry context. They do not imply SecureSupply membership, collaboration or endorsement.
Your Queensland Defence industry adviser
Daryl Hartwell brings experience in Defence capability assurance, acquisition and sustainment governance, enterprise systems and supply-chain management. His Defence work has included reviewing management controls, assessing delivery and sustainment arrangements, identifying gaps and supporting improvements in governance and performance measurement. This background informs SecureSupply’s approach to security: establish accountability, assess the controls, address deficiencies and retain evidence that the arrangements are operating. Specialist cyber security expertise is provided through SecureSupply’s broader advisory capability.
Frequently asked questions.
DISP requirements depend on the Defence work being undertaken and any relevant contractual obligations. Queensland businesses, including suppliers in Brisbane and Cairns, may need arrangements covering security governance, personnel, physical security, and information and cyber security.
Daryl Hartwell, Defence Industry Adviser, leads SecureSupply’s Queensland advisory work, drawing on Defence capability assurance and supply-chain management experience.
Related reading.
Discuss your DISP requirements
If your business is considering DISP membership, responding to a Defence tender or reviewing obligations imposed by a prime contractor, SecureSupply can help establish the requirements and the work needed to address them.
Contact SecureSupply to discuss DISP services in Queensland.