Cyber Security Independent Audits for Private Companies
Independent, senior-led and vendor-neutral — fixed-fee cyber security advisory for Australian government, councils and enterprise, led by a practitioner with 27 years hands-on.
Independent cyber security audits for private companies ($25M+ revenue) across Australia — practical, board-ready assessments that show owners, executives and investors exactly where you stand and what to fix first. Led by founder Ken Armitt, 27 years in security.
Growing private companies face enterprise-grade cyber threats — often without a dedicated security team. We provide independent, senior assurance that protects the business and stands up to investor and customer scrutiny.
The problem
Most private companies fall into one of three categories:
- Growing quickly — technology and headcount have outpaced security controls and governance.
- Preparing for investment — investors, acquirers and lenders require evidence of governance and risk management.
- Unsure of their exposure — management knows cyber security matters but lacks independent visibility of the real risk.
Our audits address all three — giving you an honest, evidenced picture and a prioritised plan, not a product pitch.
What we deliver
- Independent cyber risk assessment — a practical review of your security posture, on-site, across your cloud platforms, or remotely.
- Executive risk summary — business-focused reporting your leadership team and board can understand and act on.
- Prioritised roadmap — clear, costed recommendations ranked by business impact and effort.
- Board and investor readiness — evidence that cyber risk is being actively and credibly managed.
What we review
Depending on scope, an engagement covers the areas that actually determine your exposure:
- Governance, policies and risk management
- Identity, access and privileged accounts
- Cloud platforms and infrastructure security
- Endpoint protection and patching
- Backups, recovery and resilience
- Third-party and supplier risk
- Incident response readiness
- Staff awareness and human exposure
Why clients choose CISO Advisory
- Independent and vendor-neutral — we assess and advise, we don’t resell the products you implement
- Executive-focused, plain-English reporting
- Practical, prioritised recommendations
- Experienced, senior security leadership on every engagement
- A business-first approach that connects risk to commercial outcomes
Frequently asked questions
Do we need this if we already have an IT provider or MSP?
Yes — your IT team or MSP keeps systems running; we provide the independent security leadership and assurance layer above them, validating that controls actually work and reporting objectively to owners and the board.
How long does an audit take?
Most private-company audits are completed within a few weeks depending on scope and size, beginning with a short scoping call to confirm a fixed fee.
Will the findings be useful for investors or a sale?
Yes — the executive summary, risk register and remediation roadmap are exactly the evidence investors, acquirers and lenders look for, and they accelerate due diligence.
Independent cyber audits for growing private firms, their owners and investors. Scoped and fixed-fee, confirmed after a short call.
Talk to a senior advisor — confidential, no obligation.
We respond the same business day, Australia-wide. Tell us what you need to secure.