Whilst it has now been a year since updates were made to the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), defence industry security requirements have continued to evolve, making DISP compliance more complex than ever before.

From the elevation to Maturity Level 2 of the Essential Eight to new governance, audit and reporting requirements, there’s a lot for DISP members and applicants to keep up with.

Having supported more than 200 organisations across Australia with DISP membership and compliance services, De Stefano & Co is well-positioned to share what we’re seeing on the ground, and how you can stay one step ahead.

Join us on Thursday 23 October as our experts Jeremy Watkinson and David Kameniar unpack:

A brief introduction to the DISP program
The DISP membership prioritisation process, and tips to move your application up the list
Insights from the shift from Maturity Level 1 to Maturity Level 2 of the Essential Eight - What’s changed and what we’ve learnt from our clients
Cyber security Maturity Action Plans (MAPs) – Overview and tips for completion
Additional cyber security policies and procedures required for DISP compliance
How DISP aligns with CMMC, NIST and DFARS, for those eyeing international Defence opportunities

Plus, Tracy Pierce will provide a breakdown of the Security stream of the Defence Industry Development Grants (DIDG) Program, including which DISP-related activities are eligible for funding (and which aren’t).

If you’re responsible for security or compliance in a Defence-connected business, this is your chance to get clarity, confidence and actionable advice from the team that lives and breathes DISP every day.

EVENT DETAILS

Date:

Thursday 23 October 2025

Time:

Adelaide - 2:30pm to 3:30pm ACDT
Perth - 12:00pm to 1:00pm AWST
Darwin - 1:30pm to 2:30pm ACST
Brisbane - 2:00pm to 3:00pm AEST
Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra/Hobart - 3:00pm to 4:00pm AEDT

Where:

Online via Teams

YOUR PRESENTERS

	Jeremy Watkinson – Head of Protective Security Services Jeremy is an experienced cyber security professional and a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) specialist, able to assist with technical security assessments for classified environments, as well as cyber security strategy, implementation and training. Following a long career in the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth Government, including roles in international diplomacy, trade policy, border security and intelligence analysis, Jeremy has gone on to work with global software and cloud services providers, and most recently led the cyber security team at one of the Big 4.
	David Kameniar – Senior Associate, Operations & Commercial David is a business and security professional with a background in law, and Defence security advisory, as well as program and project management. Working across security engagements at De Stefano & Co, David is proficient in advising senior executives – from SMEs through to multi-nationals – on uplifting Defence security within their organisations. David is a Member of the Australian Information Security Association (MAISA) and has completed the DTC's Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP).
	Tracy Pierce – Senior Associate Tracy is a grant writing and defence market entry professional with over 18 years of experience within the defence sector. Starting her defence career with Tenix Defence - Electronic Systems Division (ESD), Tracy has gone on to work for BAE Systems Australia, the Defence Teaming Centre, and the Naval Shipbuilding College (NSC). A graduate of the 2013 South Australian Defence Industry Leadership Program (SADILP), Tracy is also a Certified Practicing Marketer with the Australian Marketing Institute and holds Diplomas in Project Management and Management, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Jeremy Watkinson – Head of Protective Security Services

Jeremy is an experienced cyber security professional and a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) specialist, able to assist with technical security assessments for classified environments, as well as cyber security strategy, implementation and training. Following a long career in the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth Government, including roles in international diplomacy, trade policy, border security and intelligence analysis, Jeremy has gone on to work with global software and cloud services providers, and most recently led the cyber security team at one of the Big 4.

David Kameniar – Senior Associate, Operations & Commercial

David is a business and security professional with a background in law, and Defence security advisory, as well as program and project management. Working across security engagements at De Stefano & Co, David is proficient in advising senior executives – from SMEs through to multi-nationals – on uplifting Defence security within their organisations. David is a Member of the Australian Information Security Association (MAISA) and has completed the DTC's Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP).

Tracy Pierce – Senior Associate

Tracy is a grant writing and defence market entry professional with over 18 years of experience within the defence sector. Starting her defence career with Tenix Defence - Electronic Systems Division (ESD), Tracy has gone on to work for BAE Systems Australia, the Defence Teaming Centre, and the Naval Shipbuilding College (NSC). A graduate of the 2013 South Australian Defence Industry Leadership Program (SADILP), Tracy is also a Certified Practicing Marketer with the Australian Marketing Institute and holds Diplomas in Project Management and Management, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).