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Bonboo Cyber Advisory

  • Defence‑grade cyber security, delivered locally across the Sydney–Newcastle region
  • Independent, government-aligned cyber advisory you can trust
Helping Businesses get Defence-Ready and Stay Secure
Bonboo Cyber Advisory supports organisations entering or operating in the defence supply chain, and growing businesses needing a clear, practical approach. We combine defence credentials, structured methodology, and proprietary tooling to deliver cyber security advice that is grounded, actionable, and commercially viable.
Our lead offering: DISP‑Readiness Pathway
For businesses seeking to win or retain defence work, cyber readiness is now a requirement, not an option. The DISP‑Readiness Pathway is a structured engagement that takes you from: “We want to work in defence” to “We have a credible DISP posture with supporting cyber capability” What’s included: - DISP gap assessment against program requirements - Essential Eight maturity assessment - ISM control mapping aligned to your expected work - Prioritised remediation roadmap (6–12 months) - Guidance through DISP application process
Cyber security services for growing businesses
Alongside our Defence-led offering, Bonboo provides practical cyber advisory services for small and mid-sized organisations.
Cyber Health Check (Express) A fixed-fee starting point that provides: - Snapshot of your current cyber posture - Prioritised action list - Ideal for smaller organisations or first engagement Essential Eight Maturity Assessment (Standard) A full assessment aligned to Australia’s core cyber baseline: - E8 Maturity Assessment - Detailed maturity analysis - Target-state roadmap - Practical remediation plan Comprehensive Assessment For organisations with regulatory or supply chain obligations: - Multi-framework approach (E8, ISM, NIST CSF) - Deeper risk analysis - Suitable for mid-market or defence-aligned businesses
Why Bonboo
All engagements are supported by CyberAssess, our internal assessment platform. We do not sell software or managed IT services. Our advice is independent and aligned to your risk, not product sales.
Defence Credibility:- Recognised Long Term DISP Affiliate- AGSVA-cleared personnel- Established presence within the Williamtown defence precinct - Vendor-Neutral Advice
Practical, Not TheoreticalWe focus on:- What matters most - What to do next - What is achievable within your constraints
Structured and Consistent DeliveryCyberAssess, Bonboo’s proprietary platform, underpins every engagement to ensure rigour and consistency:- Repeatable methodology- Clear outputs- Faster, more consistent delivery
Who we work with
Defence Supply Chain SMEs Entering or scaling within the Hunter Defence ecosystem Growing Organisations (20–200 staff) Operating in regulated or data-sensitive sectors Emerging Businesses Seeking a clear, practical starting point for cyber security
How we work
1. Discovery: Initial Discussion Up to 30-min qualifying call. DISP level and tier confirmation. Free - No Obligation or Pressure 2. Assessment Engagement CyberAssess led engagement Structured review of your environment and controls 3. Report & Roadmap Workshop Clear findings, prioritised actions, and next steps DISP application support pathway. 4. Ongoing Support (optional) Support implementing improvements and maintaining maturity Ongoing maturity uplift: - application support - quarterly reviews - tabletop exercises
Local capability for a growing market
The Hunter region is rapidly becoming a centre for defence and advanced industry. Cyber readiness is increasingly a prerequisite for participation. Bonboo is a longstanding part of that ecosystem. This capability is about applying our existing strengths to support the next generation of businesses entering it.
Get started
If you are: - Pursuing Defence Work- Preparing for DISP- Reviewing your Cyber Posture- Or simply unsure where to begin We can help
Contact Bonboo to arrange a no‑obligation initial discussion. We will take the time to understand your position and outline a practical path forward.
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