CyberNinja Auditor Profile

CyberNinja is an Australian cybersecurity firm based in Sydney specializing in IRAP assessments, ISO 27001, and Essential Eight compliance. They serve organizations wanting to work with Australian government or achieve international certifications, bridging the gap between Australian-specific requirements and global frameworks.

With offices in Sydney and Melbourne, CyberNinja has built deep expertise in the Australian government security landscape. Their qualified IRAP assessors help organizations achieve the security classifications needed to host government data or connect to government networks, while their broader compliance team supports international certification needs.

What CyberNinja Does Well

• IRAP assessment — Qualified IRAP assessors for organizations needing to host government data or connect to government networks.
• Essential Eight maturity — Helps organizations achieve and demonstrate Essential Eight maturity levels as required by Australian government.
• vCISO services — Fractional CISO offerings that integrate compliance management with ongoing security leadership.

Engagement Process

1. Initial consultation to determine compliance requirements and government classification needs
2. Current state assessment against target framework
3. Gap analysis and remediation planning
4. Implementation support for controls and technical measures
5. Formal assessment or audit preparation
6. Ongoing vCISO support and compliance maintenance (optional)

Pricing Expectations

CyberNinja offers ISO 27001 certification support from AUD $20,000, IRAP assessments from AUD $30,000, and SOC 2 engagements from AUD $25,000. Their vCISO services provide ongoing compliance management at a fraction of a full-time CISO salary, typically bundled with compliance programs for organizations without dedicated security leadership.

Who Should Choose CyberNinja

Australian organizations that need to work with government or handle government data should consider CyberNinja for their IRAP assessment capabilities. They are also well-suited for mid-market companies that need ongoing security leadership through their vCISO offering combined with compliance certification support, and for organizations required to demonstrate Essential Eight maturity to government clients or partners.