DISP for Engineering & Design
Designed for Defence Success
Explore Australia's defence industry opportunities in engineering and design. From advanced military hardware to cutting-edge technologies, firms can contribute by joining the Defence Industry Security Program for tenders and contracts.
Trusted by companies Australia wide
Role of Engineering & Design in Defence
Why DISP is needed
In Australia’s defence industry, engineering and design firms have numerous opportunities due to the government’s focus on enhancing national security and self-reliance in defence capabilities.
This includes developing advanced military hardware like naval vessels, aircraft, and vehicles, as well as cutting-edge defence technologies such as munitions, drones, and communication systems.
These firms can also engage in research targeting material advancements, surveillance systems, and combat gear to support Australia’s goal of a self-sustaining defence sector and export potential.
The majority of tenders and contracts in these fields mandate Defence Industry Security Program Membership by applying companies.
Defence Opportunities for Engineering Firms
Leverage Recent Investments
Engineering and design firms within the Australian defense industry have the opportunity to explore potential benefits from recent investments. Notably, the $238 million defense R&D initiative spearheaded by the University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales is a key focus.
This initiative is dedicated to autonomous technologies, hypersonics, and high-frequency technologies, supported by a $50 million contribution from the Commonwealth government and a $188 million co-investment from partners.
The overarching goal is to create approximately 1,000 new job opportunities over a span of four years.
Consultancy Solutions
We can assist
Offering a range of consultancy services to position organisations for success.
Entry Level DISP Membership
Level 2 DISP Membership
Level 3 DISP Membership
Level 1 DISP Membership
Lodgement Of DISP Application
CSO & SO Training & Ongoing Compliance Support
DISP Gap Analysis
Defence industry security program levels
DISP Levels Explained
Gain an understanding of different DISP Membership Levels to determine your organisation’s required compliance level.
Entry Level DISP
Suited to most businesses
We have developed a fixed-price package designed to bring companies into compliance with Entry Level DISP in a short time-frame.
Compliance with Entry Level will grant access to OFFICIAL: Sensitive information.
- Security Officer Selection
- Chief Security Officer Selection
- Gap Analysis: Governance, Personnel, Physical, Cyber
- Action Plan: Diminish capability gaps
- Custom Governance Documentation Provided
- Physical Security Audit
- Insider Threat Awareness Training
- Cyber Implementation Consultancy
- Weekly Progress Meeting: With SO & Stakeholders
- Application Lodgement: Prepare & Lodge of Application
- Interview Preparation: For the SO & CSO
- Response To DoD Recommendations
- Training: SO & CSO Fully Trained on Documentation
- Maintenance: Annual Maintenance Program Developed
- 3 Months Support Included
Level 1 DISP
Additional Inclusions
Compliance with Level 1 DISP requires an expanded scope to meet the department’s additional requirements. Generally the time, complexity and risk factors of implementation are increased. Compliance with Level 1 will grant access to PROTECTED information.
- Everything in Entry Level
- Adjust Deliverables To: Level 1 Requirements
- Additional Questioning in Gap Analysis
- Further Provisions in Governance Documentation
- Additional Cyber Security Policies
- E8 Maturity Level Increased (Cyber)
- Floor plan analysis, FOB & CCTV check
- Action Plan Expanded
Level 2 DISP
Custom Package
Compliance with Level 2 DISP requires considerable expansion of project scope. Compliance with level 2 will grant access to SECRET information. The department has set high standards for Level 2 compliance across all four DISP categories.
Level 2 is suited to organisations deeply embedded in the defence industry or working on highly classified projects.
- Everything in Entry Level, Level 1
- Adjust Deliverables To: Level 1 Requirements
- Mandatory Site Inspection
Level 3 DISP
Custom Package
Compliance with Level 3 DISP requires significant expansion of project scope. Compliance with level 3 will grant access to TOP SECRET information.The department has set the highest standards for Level 3 compliance across all four DISP categories.
Level 3 is suited to organisations involved in the most classified technologies, operations and defence works.
- Everything in Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
- Adjust Deliverables To: Level 3 Requirements
