ISM ControlsACSC Essential EightACSC MDA

Operationalise ISM Alignment

Aligned to the Australian Government Information Security Manual — controls mapped, implemented, and continuously verified for Australian government and defence environments.

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What You Get

Capabilities and outcomes

ISM Control Implementation

ISM controls selected and implemented for your classification level — with automated configuration, evidence collection, and continuous monitoring.

Essential Eight Maturity

ACSC Essential Eight implemented to the appropriate maturity level — with automated measurement and reporting for each mitigation strategy.

Modern Defensible Architecture

Systems designed against ACSC Modern Defensible Architecture principles — layered controls, minimal attack surface, and resilient by design.

Continuous Assessment

Automated scanning and assessment against ISM controls — maintaining a continuous view of compliance state rather than point-in-time snapshots.

IRAP-Ready Artefacts

Assessment artefacts prepared in the format expected by Information Security Registered Assessors — accelerating the IRAP process.

Framework Maintenance

ISM baseline maintained as the framework evolves — with regular updates and version-controlled configuration as guidance changes.

How We Deliver

A structured approach with no surprises

01
ISM Scope Assessment

We assess your system classification, data sensitivity, and operational context to determine the appropriate ISM control baseline.

02
Control Implementation

ISM controls implemented through automated configuration, tooling, and process integration across your environment.

03
Essential Eight Automation

Essential Eight mitigations automated and monitored continuously — with maturity level measurement and gap tracking.

04
IRAP Preparation

Assessment artefacts, System Security Plan, and evidence packs prepared and reviewed before engagement with an IRAP assessor.

Outputs

What you receive

Tangible, documented deliverables produced through every engagement.

ISM control baseline configuration
System Security Plan (SSP)
Essential Eight maturity assessment
Automated compliance monitoring
IRAP-ready evidence pack
Framework update process documentation
Typical Use Cases

Where this capability applies

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PROTECTED system accreditation
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SECRET and TOP SECRET environment uplift
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Essential Eight ML3 achievement programme
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IRAP assessment preparation
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Defence Industry Security Programme (DISP) compliance
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Whole-of-government security uplift

Build ISM compliance into your operations.

Stop treating ISM compliance as a project. Let our team automate your ISM control monitoring and maintain your assurance posture continuously.