Level 3 DISP Membership
For Veterans of the Defence Industry
Adhering to Level 3 of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) grants firms access to TOP SECRET information, enabling access to projects of the highest sensitivity. Implementation and maintenance is challenging and costly, but commercial upside is typically significant.
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Evaluating Level 3 DISP Compliance
Assessing Suitability
Achieving Level 3 DISP compliance involves expanding the project scope significantly in resources, cost and timeline. This level grants access to TOP SECRET information and upholds the highest of standards set by the department. Ideal for mature organisations dealing with highly classified technologies, operations, and defence projects with considerable expertise and history working within the Defence sector.
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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.
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Level 3 DISP Membership FAQs
Common Questions
What is the estimated cost for a company to achieve and maintain DISP Level 3 compliance?
The cost varies significantly depending on the organisation’s current security posture and the extent of measures required to bridge the compliance gap to meet DISP Level 3 standards. Expenses can include, but are not limited to, IT upgrades (licensing, servers, migrations, implementation), physical security infrastructure upgrades (locks, safes, access controls, audit and certification etc.), employee training, and regular compliance audits.
Some of the larges costs include certification of IT or Physical security, which tend to increase with company size and complexity (eg. operating nationally across multiple sites vs single site).
In our experience, companies should be prepared for initial expenditure upwards of $180,000 even for smaller organisations.
Are there any financial incentives for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) striving to achieve DISP Level 3?
While DISP Level 3 itself does not offer direct financial incentives, SMEs may find that compliance enhances their competitive edge and eligibility for government contracts, which can indirectly lead to financial growth and stability.
However, DISP Co would discourage any firms that lack experience or active contracts with Defence from applying for DISP Level 3. Companies must seriously evaluate the commercial viability, implementation and ongoing costs prior to pursuing this high level of compliance.
Many firms seek Level 3 DISP to allow self-sponsorship up to NV-2, in which case there are pathways to reducing costs. Contact our team to evaluate options.
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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
