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IT for Defence Supply Chain

Essential Eight compliance, DISP alignment, and managed IT for defence suppliers.

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DEFENCE IT COMPLIANCE

Essential Eight & DISP-Aligned Managed IT

Defence supply chain businesses face unique IT requirements. The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) mandates specific cyber security controls, and the ACSC Essential Eight framework is the baseline expectation for any organisation handling defence-related information.

Milnsbridge helps defence suppliers achieve and maintain Essential Eight maturity with managed IT services that embed compliance into daily operations - not just annual audits.

ESSENTIAL EIGHT IMPLEMENTATION

The 8 Strategies, Implemented & Managed

Application Control

ThreatLocker zero-trust allowlisting blocks all unauthorised applications, scripts, and libraries. The single most effective defence against malware.

Patch Applications

Automated patching of third-party applications within 48 hours of critical updates. Intune and our RMM tools ensure nothing gets missed.

Configure M365 Macros

Macro execution restricted to trusted, digitally signed documents only. Blocks one of the most common initial access vectors.

User Application Hardening

Browser and Office hardening - Flash blocked, Java restricted, ad blocking, and OLE object controls configured via group policy.

Restrict Admin Privileges

Privileged access management with separate admin accounts, just-in-time elevation, and regular access reviews. No standing admin rights.

Patch Operating Systems

Windows, macOS, and server OS patches deployed within 48 hours for critical vulnerabilities. Intune and WSUS managed centrally.

Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA enforced on all accounts via Duo or Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access. Phishing-resistant methods (FIDO2, Authenticator) prioritised.

Regular Backups

Cove Backup with automated daily backups, offsite replication, and tested recovery procedures. Ransomware-proof with immutable storage.

Ongoing Compliance Support

Continuous monitoring and regular reviews to maintain DISP alignment and Essential Eight maturity as requirements evolve.

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DISP ALIGNMENT

Supporting Your DISP Membership

DISP membership requires demonstrated cyber security controls across your organisation. We help you meet these requirements not as a one-off project, but as part of ongoing managed IT operations.

Our approach covers the technical controls (Essential Eight implementation), the governance requirements (security policies, incident response plans), and the ongoing evidence collection you need for DISP audits and renewals.

We work alongside your security officer or act as your virtual CISO to ensure continuous compliance - not just point-in-time assessments.

E8Maturity Implementation

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FAQ

Defence IT Questions

What Essential Eight maturity level can you help us achieve?

We implement controls to Maturity Level 2 as standard and can support Maturity Level 3 with additional measures. The target depends on your DISP tier and the classification of information you handle.

Do you provide evidence for DISP audits?

Yes. Our managed service includes documentation of all security controls, change logs, patching records, and access reviews - the evidence package you need for DISP assessments.

Can you handle classified environments?

We support OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL:Sensitive environments. For higher classifications, we work with your designated security authority to implement the additional controls required.

How does ThreatLocker meet Application Control requirements?

ThreatLocker operates a default-deny model - only explicitly approved applications can execute. This aligns with the Essential Eight Application Control requirement at Maturity Level 2 and above.

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