Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Strategic Alignment
Strategic Alignment
Bridge the gap between security and business. We align governance, risk, and compliance efforts to your organisational objectives
Regulatory Confidence
Regulatory Confidence
Meet and maintain compliance with Global & industry standards
Practical Risk Management
Practical Risk Management
Go beyond checklists. We help you identify, prioritise, and manage cyber risks with actionable, business-focused strategies
Scalable Frameworks
Scalable Frameworks
Whether you're a growing startup or an enterprise, our tailored GRC frameworks adapt to your size, sector, and risk profile
Expertise

Cyber Compliance Expertise

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Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
Strategic Risk Analysis
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Every organisation faces cyber risk, but not every risk is equal. Without a structured approach, it is easy to overlook critical exposures, over-invest in low-value areas, or fail to demonstrate compliance to regulators and stakeholders.

Parabellum’s Cybersecurity Risk Assessment service provides the clarity needed to make informed security decisions. Our consultants take a business-first approach, combining threat intelligence, vulnerability analysis, and control reviews to build a complete picture of your risk landscape.

We assess and map risks against internationally recognised frameworks, including but not limited to:

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): structured around Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
  • NIST SP 800-30 and SP 800-53: detailed methodologies for risk assessment and control catalogues.
  • ISO/IEC 27001 and 27005: global standards for information security management and risk management.
  • CIS Critical Security Controls: a practical, prioritised baseline for control implementation.

This structured approach ensures that risks are not only identified but also prioritised based on both likelihood and potential business impact. The outcome is a risk register that supports resilience, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

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Policy & Framework Development
Foundation Security Documentation
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Effective cyber security begins with governance. Without robust policies and frameworks, organisations struggle to define expectations, enforce controls, or demonstrate compliance. Policies cannot be static templates — they must be tailored, actionable, and defensible.

Parabellum’s Policy and Framework Development service equips your organisation with governance foundations aligned to both international standards and Australian regulatory requirements. Our consultants work with you to design policies, standards, and frameworks that reflect your operating environment, industry, and risk profile.

We align documentation with globally recognised standards including ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800 series, CIS Critical Security Controls, and SOC 2 Type II requirements. For Australian organisations, we also integrate the ASCS Essential Eight maturity model, as well as APRA CPS 230 and CPS 234 obligations for regulated financial entities.

From access control and incident response to supplier risk and data governance, policies are developed to be practical, enforceable, and operationally aligned. The result is assurance that your organisation has clear, defensible governance to reduce risk, achieve compliance, and prepare for certification or audit.

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Compliance Readiness & Support
Audit Preparation Assistance
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Compliance is not a one-off milestone, it is a continuous process. Organisations often struggle to maintain readiness between audits, adapt to new standards, or provide executives with meaningful oversight of cyber risk. Without structured support, compliance efforts become reactive, fragmented, and difficult to sustain.

Parabellum’s Compliance Readiness & Support service provides an ongoing governance partner. We act as an extension of your internal team, maintaining information security management systems (ISMS), keeping documentation aligned with standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC 2 Type II, ASCS Essential Eight, and APRA CPS 230/234, and ensuring your organisation is always prepared for certification, audit, or regulatory review.

Our specialists also provide strategic support at the governance level. This includes participation in risk committees, reporting to boards, and advising executives on emerging risks and obligations. Whether you require retained advisory support, hands-on policy maintenance, or periodic compliance checks, Parabellum ensures your program is resilient, auditable, and business-aligned.

The result is confidence: assurance that compliance is not just achieved once, but sustained as a marker of governance maturity.

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Capability Benchmarking
Maturity Analysis
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Cybersecurity is not static, it evolves alongside threats, technology, and regulatory requirements. Organisations need more than a snapshot of vulnerabilities: they need a structured way to measure maturity, benchmark progress, and demonstrate resilience over time.

Parabellum’s Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment service evaluates your organisation’s security posture across people, process, and technology domains. We benchmark your program against leading global frameworks including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-30/53, ISO/IEC 27001 and 27005, and the CIS Critical Security Controls. For Australian organisations, we also assess against the ASCS Essential Eight, APRA CPS 230 and CPS 234, and SOC 2 Type II requirements where relevant.

Each assessment delivers a clear view of your current maturity level, identifies gaps, and prioritises actions for maximum impact. Findings are presented in a way that resonates with both executives and technical teams, combining business risk context with practical remediation guidance.

The result is confidence: measurable proof of where you stand today, and a roadmap for where you need to be tomorrow.

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Third-Party Risk
Vendor Security Oversight
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Your organisation is only as secure as its weakest supplier. With attackers increasingly exploiting supply chains, third party risk management has become a board-level priority. Vendors, partners, and service providers often have access to critical systems or sensitive data, yet their security practices are outside of your direct control.

Parabellum’s Third Party Risk Management service helps organisations identify, assess, and manage risks introduced through suppliers and partners. We conduct third party risk assessments to evaluate vendor security posture against leading standards, reviewing policies, controls, certifications, and technical safeguards. Where gaps exist, we provide clear recommendations for remediation or contractual reinforcement.

Beyond assessments, we design and implement ongoing vendor risk management programs. These establish repeatable processes for onboarding, due diligence, continuous monitoring, and periodic reassessment. Our approach ensures alignment with frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2, the ASCS Essential Eight, and APRA CPS 230 and 234.

The outcome is confidence: a resilient supply chain with risks identified, monitored, and managed, and assurance that your organisation is not exposed through the weaknesses of others.

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ISMS (Information Security Management System) Development
Standards-Based Security Framework
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Building a resilient security program requires more than policies, it requires a management system that governs how security is implemented, monitored, and improved over time. An Information Security Management System (ISMS) provides this structure, ensuring that cyber risk is managed consistently and in line with recognised standards.

Parabellum’s ISMS Development service helps organisations design, implement, and maintain effective management systems tailored to their environment. We establish the governance structure, define roles and responsibilities, and build the processes that enable continuous improvement. This includes risk assessment methodologies, audit and review cycles, incident management procedures, and reporting mechanisms that align with business objectives.

Our approach aligns ISMS development with leading standards and frameworks, including ISO/IEC 27001 and 27005, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Critical Security Controls, the ASCS Essential Eight, and APRA CPS 230 and 234 obligations for regulated entities.

The outcome is more than just documentation. It is an operational management system that can achieve certification, meet regulatory requirements, and provide boards and executives with measurable assurance of security maturity.

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Data Governance & Classification
Information Protection Framework
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Data is one of your organisation’s most valuable assets and one of its most regulated. Without clear governance and classification, organisations risk losing visibility over where sensitive data resides, how it flows, and whether it is adequately protected. This creates exposure to breaches, compliance failures, and reputational damage.

Parabellum’s Data Governance & Classification service brings clarity and control to your information assets. We help you design and implement governance frameworks that establish ownership, accountability, and lifecycle management for data. Our consultants then support the creation of classification schemes that label and protect data according to sensitivity, business value, and regulatory requirement.

We align governance and classification practices with leading frameworks and regulations, including ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, SOC 2, the ASCS Essential Eight, and APRA CPS 230/234. For organisations handling personal data, we also ensure alignment with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

The outcome is more than compliance. It is the assurance that sensitive data is visible, controlled, and protected according to its value, reducing risk while enabling trust with regulators, customers, and stakeholders.

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Virtual CISO (vCISO)
On-Demand Security Leadership
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Every organisation needs security leadership but not every organisation needs a permanent, full-time resourced CISO. For many, the challenge is balancing the need for executive-level expertise with the realities of budget and scale.

Parabellum’s vCISO & CISO-as-a-Service offering bridges that gap. Our consultants bring decades of senior cyber leadership experience, advising governments, regulators, and enterprise organisations. Acting as an extension of your executive team, we design strategies, oversee governance, and provide board-ready assurance tailored to your risk appetite and industry requirements.

Unlike short-term consultancy, our retainer model ensures continuous alignment and improvement. Your CISO partner is available on an ongoing basis to maintain your ISMS, support risk committees, advise on emerging threats, and guide compliance with frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001 and 27005, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-30/53, CIS Critical Security Controls, SOC 2 Type II, the ASCS Essential Eight, and APRA CPS 230/234.

The result is lasting assurance: strategic leadership that evolves with your business and a trusted partner who strengthens resilience every day.

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Our strength
Your advantage
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Elite Offensive Securiy
Work with some of the world’s most experienced and highly accredited security professionals. Our consultants hold elite certifications—including OffSec’s OSCE3—and bring deep technical expertise to every engagement.
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CREST Accredited
Our people, processes, and methodologies have been independently assessed and accredited by CREST International, meeting globally recognised standards for penetration testing excellence.
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Locally Resourced
All testing is conducted by experienced, Australian-based consultants, ensuring local compliance, minimal timezone friction, and seamless client collaboration.
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Security-Cleared Personnel
Our team includes government-vetted professionals with active security clearances of all levels, trusted to handle sensitive environments and critical infrastructure engagements.
Impact

Tailored Approach, Elite Outcomes

“Parabellum’s friendly, knowledgeable team are true experts in securing both IT and OT environments."
Ben Mackay
IT Manager, Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia
"Parabellum were exceptional at helping us improve our security processes. Highly recommend."
Shane Brunette
CEO, Cyrpto Tax Calculator
"The team brought an unparalleled depth of knowledge...and were able to uncover a number of issues deep within our authentication mechanisms that I don’t believe any other organisation we’ve worked with would have discovered."
Ben Davey
SVP Product, Darwinium
"It was a completely different experience compared to our previous provider. I would highly recommend Parabellum, rather than just running through a checklist they will find the real cracks you have in your security..."
John Shanks
Director, Kraken Coding
“The results were both illuminating and crucial to our ongoing cybersecurity posture, a testament to Parabellum’s capability, experience, and attention to detail.”
Peter Bainbridge
Head of IT Operations, Secure Parking
“The testing and reviews were executed with meticulous attention to detail... Parabellum provided practical, actionable recommendations that will significantly enhance our security framework and resilience.”
Jurgen Kusel
Head of Technology, Pinnacle Investment Management Group

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Cyber GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) helps organisations align their cybersecurity strategy with business goals, manage risks effectively, and meet regulatory requirements. It provides the structure and framework needed to operate securely and responsibly in a complex digital landscape.

We support a wide range of standards and frameworks including ISO 27001, Essential Eight, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and more. Our services are tailored to your industry, maturity, and compliance obligations.

Yes. We provide end-to-end support for audit preparation and certification readiness, including control implementation, documentation, and evidence collection. Final certification audits, however, must be conducted by one of our JASANZ-recognised audit partners.

A GRC assessment focuses on governance, processes, risk management, and compliance frameworks. It complements, but doesn't replace, technical testing like penetration tests, which evaluate specific systems or applications for vulnerabilities.

Organisations of all sizes benefit, whether you're a startup, a growing business seeking structure, or an enterprise strengthening governance. We can tailor a path based on your maturity, size, risk profile & budget.