IRAP
Preparing for Your First IRAP Assessment: A Practical Checklist
An IRAP assessment is not a box-ticking exercise. Here is what you actually need to have in place before your assessor arrives — and what can wait.
10 Feb 2026 8 min read
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Essential Eight
Essential Eight Maturity Level 3: What 'Good' Actually Looks Like
Maturity Level 3 is where most organisations stall. We break down the practical differences between ML2 and ML3 and where to focus your effort.
28 Jan 2026 10 min read
Cloud Security
Why Your Cloud Migration Needs an IRAP Assessment — Not Just a Penetration Test
A penetration test tells you what is broken. An IRAP assessment tells you whether your system is fit for purpose. Here is why the distinction matters for government cloud migrations.
15 Jan 2026 7 min read
SOCI & CIRMP
SOCI Act CIRMP Deadlines: What Responsible Entities Need to Know in 2026
The grace period is over. If you are a responsible entity under the SOCI Act, your CIRMP must be board-approved and operationalised. Here is the current state of play.
3 Jan 2026 6 min read
Defence Industry
DISP Membership: Level 1 vs Level 2 — Which Do You Actually Need?
Not every defence contractor needs the highest DISP membership level. We explain the practical differences and help you determine the right target for your organisation.
18 Dec 2025 9 min read
vCISO
The Business Case for a Virtual CISO: When Fractional Leadership Makes Sense
Hiring a full-time CISO represents a significant investment. For many organisations, a vCISO delivers the same strategic outcomes at a fraction of the cost.
5 Dec 2025 7 min read
Tech Blaze Consulting
Canberra, ACT
About the Author
Tech Blaze Consulting is a boutique cybersecurity consultancy based in Canberra, ACT. Founded by an endorsed IRAP Assessor with extensive IT and cybersecurity experience, Tech Blaze works directly with Australian Government agencies, defence industry organisations, and critical infrastructure operators.
Certifications include CISA, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, TOGAF, and SABSA. When you engage Tech Blaze, you work directly with the assessor — no account managers, no junior analysts, no handoffs.
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