Defence industry security portal upgrade

Defence has modernised membership processes for the Defence Industry Security Program which ensures the security of the defence-industry relationship and supply chain.

The latest DISP Membership Portal capability release (pictured) enables self-management services for existing DISP companies for the first time.

The capability release will also uplift the cyber security assessment process to align with the Australian Cyber Security Centre Essential Eight mitigation strategies.

This follows the initial release of the Portal in December 2023, which allowed companies to complete and lodge membership applications online.

Under the Defence Industry Development Grants Program, up to $100,000 is available to assist eligible small to medium enterprises to establish and maintain security accreditation and controls, in line with the DISP – including cyber security.

Defence Chief Security Officer Peter West said: “The DISP Member Portal simplifies the process for membership self-management and provides improved security for member information.

“This launch represents significant progress towards modernising membership processes without compromising security objectives – as outlined in the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS).”

Membership to DISP provides entities with:

• Ability to be Defence-ready
• Ability to sponsor security clearances
• Access to security training and materials, including cyber security guidance
• Access to current security information to assist in security practices and planning
• Greater access to international contracts, and the possibility to have their security clearances recognised by international partners
• And improved security operating environment as security practices are strengthened.

The DISP Portal release planned for Quarter 4, 2024 will deliver fully digitised member services, including a full suite of membership self-reporting and self-service tools, and strengthen DISP compliance capabilities.

Image: DISP Membership Portal