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  • Defence Ready by Empire

    Empire Protection is a trusted security provider specialising in the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) and critical infrastructure. Our licensed security consultants understand the specific needs of the defense sector and deliver expert advice and tailored security solutions. 

    With our experience and commitment, Empire Protection offers unmatched service, ensuring the best for our clients. 

    What is DISP? The Australian Government’s Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is a risk management and assurance program that enables industry partners to understand and meet their security obligations when engaging in Defence projects and tenders.[email protected] [email protected]@empireprotection.au

  • Security Empowerment

    Protecting your whole business, not just for defence industries but for any uncertainties that may arise the framework helps you uplift your Security posture in a timely structure manner.

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Empire Protection offers comprehensive support for clients in defence industries, covering all the domains of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). Our services include Planning, Implementation, and Management of DISP requirements, to help clients achieve success from the outset and maintain strong security practices so they can continue to grow and succeed in the Australian Defence Supply Sector.

Data Driven Approach

Leveraging our advanced software, (back by a large tech firm here in Australia). We can Capture relevant data and easily quantify companies unique Security posture.

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What is DISP Australia? 

Organizations in Australia looking to collaborate with Defence must take steps to enhance the safety of Defence personnel, sensitive information, and resources. There are various measures that these organizations can implement to reduce security vulnerabilities and improve their overall security posture. A key aspect of this is the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), which assists Australian organizations in comprehending and fulfilling their security responsibilities when participating in Defence tenders, contracts, and projects.

What Are DISP Domains ?


Security Governance

Physical  Security


Personnel Security

Cyber Security


What We Do Best

Defence Security Principles Framework

The  Defence Security Principles Framework guides security risk across Defence. This approach:

  • Allows Defence to manage security within the operational context and constraints. The best security decisions align with agreed principles and a desired outcome.
  • Ensures the most appropriate people are setting security requirements. Experts in their field can establish security standards and requirements for Defence business.
  • Sets clear processes and accountabilities, which underpin assurance of Defence protective security arrangements.

Response timeframes

An applicant must responds to all Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requests during the assessment process within 30 business days from the date of the request.

If DISP do not receive a response within 30 days, a follow up request will be made. If the applicant does not respond within a further 30 business days the DISP application will be cancelled and the applicant will be notified.

During the assessment process, DISP will contact an entity’s primary DISP@domain email address.

Sponsoring and managing security clearances

DISP members have the option to sponsor and manage their own security clearances. The access depends on the DISP member's security level and the classification of the information, systems, or facilities.

DISP members must certify that their Security Officer agrees to support their organisation’s security clearance holders to uphold their clearance responsibilities. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • monitoring and reporting on any changes in attitude or behaviour of the staff they sponsor
  • submitting change of circumstances forms
  • reporting security incidents
  • reporting suspicious contacts
  • overseas travel briefings
  • revalidations and re-evaluations of security clearances
  • regular maintenance of a Designated Security Assessed Positions Register.

Occasionally, a DISP member's security level may not be high enough to sponsor clearances for a Defence contract. The project's Security Officer will sponsor the security clearances in that case.

DISP members are not able to sponsor positive vetting clearances.


ICT standard implementation costs

There are costs and timeframes for implementing your chosen ICT standard. These are dependent on: 

  • existing level of cyber maturity and what gaps need to be filled
  • size of systems and networks
  • complexity of systems and networks, i.e. accessing cloud services, external service providers, or third-party infrastructure
  • number of employees.

There are also ongoing costs to keep up with cyber security requirements. Consider using an IT service provider to help maintain networks and systems.

International security clearance recognition

If the country has a Security of Information Agreement or Arrangement with Defence, DISP members may be able to have their security clearances recognised by that country.


We are world renowned - one of the best

We offer a multi discipline Security program across multi jurisdictions

 


Multiple licensed Consultants

Empire carries state based security consultancy licence 

Fully licensed and insured, Security firm

Empire Protection is a fully licensed and insured Security firm that works with large risk management and insurance companies

Why we are trusted

Entrusted with the personal protection of Royalty, governments, International defence Contractors and large ASX and S&P companies 

Proven Track Record 

With over one years of combined service in the security industry working multiple different fields and specialisations 

What we do

We help you position yourself in a better defence posture