Security Compliance
Compliance that actually improves your security posture. Not just your paperwork.
Most compliance programs are built backwards — they start with the certificate and work towards the controls. We start with your actual risk, build controls that address it, and the certification follows.
✓ Fixed-fee engagements✓ Framework-agnostic advice✓ Remediation support included
Two ways to “do” compliance
Paperwork-first
CyberCaddy
Starts with
The certificate
Your actual risk
The work
Documents to pass audit
Controls that reduce risk
The result
A badge on the wall
Real uplift, cert follows
“We went from ML0 to ML2 in 6 months. The roadmap was realistic, the support was hands-on, and we passed our agency audit on the first attempt.”
RB
Rebecca B., Director ICT
QLD Aged Care Business
Frameworks & Standards
We work across all major frameworks — and tell you which one is right for you.
Essential 8
ML0 to ML3 uplift. Required for government contracts, increasingly expected in private sector.
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ISO 27001
Gap analysis through to certification. The international standard for information security management.
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DISP
Government and defence. Information Security Registered Assessors Program assessments.
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SOC 2 Type II
Readiness and advisory. Required by enterprise customers evaluating SaaS and service providers.
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APRA CPS 234
Financial services. Prudential standard for information security in APRA-regulated entities.
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SMB1001
Multi-tiered cyber certification for SMBs — five graded levels of practical, affordable security, and a stepping stone toward ISO 27001.
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Our Compliance Services
How we work with you.
From first gap assessment to continuous compliance — scoped to your frameworks, your risk, and your capacity.
Framework Alignment
We baseline your current state, select the right framework(s), map existing controls, and define required uplift. A tailored alignment plan with clear milestones and owners.
Gap mappingRoadmapPolicy Development
Practical, enforceable policies and procedures — access control, acceptable use, change management, incident response, data protection, vendor risk, business continuity — aligned to framework requirements and your real operations.
EnforceableFramework-alignedCompliance as a Service
Ongoing monitoring, evidence collection, reporting, and maturity tracking, plus advisory to keep alignment current as your environment changes. Continuous compliance, month after month.
Continuous evidenceHow It Works
A straightforward process — no ambiguity.
01
Gap Assessment
Benchmark your current state against the target framework. A clear picture of where you stand today.
02
Prioritise
Rank gaps by risk and effort. Build a remediation plan that’s achievable within your timeline and budget.
03
Implement
Work alongside your team to close the gaps — policy, technical controls, and evidence collection.
04
Certify & Sustain
Support through audit or assessment, then maintain compliance continuously — not just at review time.
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Why CyberCaddy
We build compliance programs that survive the audit — and the year after.
Most compliance projects are a sprint to a certificate, followed by a year of drift. CyberCaddy builds programs that are sustainable — because the controls work, the evidence is automated, and your team understands what they’re maintaining.
Framework-agnostic — we recommend the right standard for your obligations, not the most work for us
Auditor-agnostic — we work with all major certification bodies operating in Australia
Evidence collection built in from day one — no last-minute scramble before audit
Board-ready reporting so leadership can see progress and justify investment
Additional Services
Supporting capabilities under our compliance practice.
Gap Assessments & Audit Preparation
Structured readiness assessments and audit preparation for ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential 8, and IRAP.
Control Implementation
Hands-on implementation of technical and procedural controls required by your target framework.
Penetration Testing
Compliance-driven testing to satisfy framework requirements. Scoped to your audit timeline.
Common Questions
Straight answers.
Which framework should we target first?
Start with the one creating the most pressure — customer contracts, regulatory requirements, or government procurement. In the private sector with no immediate pressure, the Essential Eight is the fastest path to measurable improvement. If you’re winning enterprise deals, SOC 2 or ISO 27001 will unblock more revenue than anything else.
Do you conduct the audit or assessment yourself?
We conduct internal reviews and gap assessments ourselves — that's where most of the work and value sits, identifying what needs to change before you're audit-ready. For formal certification, IRAP and ISO 27001 audits are carried out by an external accredited assessor or certification body, which we coordinate and prepare you for. That separation is deliberate — it keeps the accreditation independent.
How long does Essential Eight uplift actually take?
It depends on where you’re starting and what internal resources you can commit. A well-resourced organisation moving from ML0 to ML2 typically takes 4–8 months. ML3 adds another 3–6 months. Organisations stall because they underestimated the implementation effort — not because the controls are technically difficult.
Can we get certified without an MSSP or MDR provider already in place?
Depends on the framework and maturity level. Essential Eight ML1–ML2 is achievable with solid internal controls alone. ISO 27001 and higher Essential Eight maturity levels generally assume ongoing monitoring and incident response capability — if that's missing, it becomes part of the gap assessment.
Once we're certified, what ongoing evidence do we need to maintain it?
Depends on the framework, but generally: control testing logs, patch and access review records, incident register entries, and periodic internal audits. We help set up the evidence collection so it's routine rather than a scramble before the next audit cycle.
Not sure where your compliance program stands?
Start with our free Essential Eight assessment, or book a call to talk through which framework makes sense. We’ll tell you straight.
