Entry Level DISP Membership
Compliance with DISP Entry Level Membership Requirements
Companies seeking guidance with the Defence Industry Security Program’s (DISP) entry level certification may benefit from DISP Co’s advisory services.
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What is Entry Level DISP?
Entering the Defence Industry Market
Entry level DISP is the lowest level of the defence industry security program. This level of certification is often required for subcontractors of Primes (large defence companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon Technologies etc.).
Both Primes and Government defence tenders are increasingly mandating entry level DISP in tenders. Though not officially confirmed, many industry experts have reported the preferential selection of DISP compliant companies even in tenders where DISP is not explicitly stated as a requirement for participation in the tender process.
By obtaining entry level DISP organisations will:
- Develop governance documentation for the handling of classified materials.
- Assign a security officer and chief security officer
- Bring ICT standards to modern standards in line with the Essential 8.
- and more…
Implementing Entry Level requirements
Bridging your compliance capability gap
Security Plan Development: We work closely with your company to develop a comprehensive security plan that meets DISP requirements. This includes identifying all critical assets, developing access control protocols, and implementing physical and cyber security measures.
Employee Training: One of the key requirements of the DISP is ensuring that all employees are aware of their responsibilities when it comes to safeguarding classified information. Our team can provide tailored training programs to educate employees on DISP requirements, including how to handle classified information and report any potential security breaches.
Risk Management: The DISP requires companies to have a risk management plan in place to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to classified information. We can assist in developing a risk management framework and procedures that align with DISP guidelines.
Facility Accreditation Support: Our team can guide you through the process of obtaining facility accreditation from the Department of Defence. This involves conducting security checks and audits, submitting required documentation, and liaising with government agencies on your behalf.
Supporting your entry level membership
Challenges facing business leaders
In our experience, entry level DISP is often most suited to SMEs with some exposure to the defence and government sectors or those newly entering this lucrative market. Companies with great exposure and involvement in the defence industry (eg. the manufacturing and design of critical combat systems and components) are most suited to level 1 DISP and above.
With this in mind, SMEs often have difficulty in navigating the often complex and convoluted world of DISP compliance. Executives often prefer outsourcing this work to specialists, whilst spending their valuable contributing to business growth in their own areas of specialty.
This also applies to high level staff who may have the expertise to feasibly implement entry level DISP, but whose time and wages can often make such an endeavour unjustifiable.
DISP Consulting Co will ensure the successful, timely and efficient implementation of entry level DISP. With our assistance your company can fast-track the adoption of DISP requirements and focus on what matters most to shareholders – business growth.
Specialist Defence Industry Security Program Consultants
Why choose DISP Consulting Co
Integrity
Objective consultants undertaking our obligation to your interests and objectives at every stage.
Focused
Laser-focused and goal oriented. Our nimble team will keep you on track.
Accountable
Fixed-price, predictable fees with clearly defined deliverables and timelines.
Applicable Industries
Sectors That May Benefit
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
