Certification & Accreditation

We help organisations simplify the security certification and accreditation process with expert advice that actually fits your systems, goals, and timelines.

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Uncover security risks

Preparing for your next cyber security certification or accreditation?

We streamline the process by ensuring your systems are well-documented, aligned to requirements, and clearly understood — making audits smoother and outcomes more predictable.

Prepare audit-ready security documents

Capture control coverage and risks in a format aligned with Australian ISM standards – ready for assessment.

System Security Plan

Shape risk strategy grounded in evidence

Our team helps define, rate, and treat security risks, supporting secure design and certification goals.

Risk Assessment

Prove your controls hold up under scrutiny

Our experts provide evidence-based validation to strengthen certification or recertification requirements.

Controls Validation Audit

Keep compliance on track all the time

We help you maintain accurate, audit-ready certification records by tracking system changes and validating controls.

Continuous Certification

Prepare audit-ready security documents

Capture control coverage and risks in a format aligned with Australian ISM standards – ready for assessment.

System Security Plan

Shape risk strategy grounded in evidence

Our team helps define, rate, and treat security risks, supporting secure design and certification goals.

Risk Assessment

Prove your controls hold up under scrutiny

Our experts provide evidence-based validation to strengthen certification or recertification requirements.

Controls Validation Audit

Keep compliance on track all the time

We help you maintain accurate, audit-ready certification records by tracking system changes and validating controls.

Continuous Certification

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Clear, structured support for your information security journey

From identifying risks to aligning with required standards, we help you gain certification with confidence — proving you have the right controls in place to earn stakeholder trust from the outset.

Continuous Certification

Ongoing ISM certification support through scheduled reviews, policy updates, and evidence-based assurance activities.

Continuous Certification

Maintain your ISM compliance year-round

Controls Validation Audit

Independent control reviews to verify effectiveness and support your certification, audit, or assurance objectives.

Controls Validation Audit

Ensure your security controls are working properly

Risk Assessment

Structured assessments aligned with the ISM help pinpoint threats, evaluate vulnerabilities, and recommend tailored treatments for risk reduction.

Risk Assessment

Uncover risks that may impact your certification

System Security Plan

Build or refine SSPs aligned to the Australian ISM to support accreditation, improve clarity, and reduce compliance risk.

System Security Plan

Create robust, audit-ready security programs

Security Operations

Energy Sector

"Excellent customer engagement and a thorough understanding of our diverse requirements. Outstanding testing and communication throughout the testing phase."

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What sets our approach apart

Certification success is built on smart planning and practical execution.

Hands-on support every step of the way

We help you prepare with clear, efficient guidance—without adding unnecessary complexity.

Risk assessments and certification reviews aligned to ISM and other key standards
Expert help drafting audit-ready documentation and System Security Plans (SSPs)
Ongoing support to maintain certifications and meet assurance requirements

Our delivery process

Benefits

Why choose Cythera for your information security accreditation?

With Cythera, you get more than a checklist. We provide expert support, tailored advice and a practical path toward long-term cyber maturity.

Aligned to your context

We tailor our approach to your environment, goals and regulatory needs.

Deep expertise, practical delivery

Our team combines hands-on technical skills with real certification experience—ensuring clear, actionable outcomes.

Support that grows with you

From first-time certifications to long-term security strategies, we’re here for the journey.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

Getting certified is just the start. We help you operationalise compliance, address feedback and strengthen your security long-term.Achieving certification is just the beginning. We help you turn requirements into real-world practices, respond to audit findings, and keep your security posture strong over time.

Advisory support before and after audits
Practical updates to maintain ongoing compliance
Seamless integration with your technical and risk teams

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Advisory

When clarity is critical and stakes are high, our advisory services deliver strategic, executive-level security expertise that empowers decision-making and resilient operations.

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Security Operations

Energy Sector

"Excellent customer engagement and a thorough understanding of our diverse requirements. Outstanding testing and communication throughout the testing phase."

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Stay ahead of emerging threats with our expert blog posts, research, and industry updates.

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Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What's the timeline for achieving cyber certification?

Project duration depends on scope, but many span a few weeks to a couple of months from assessment through remediation.

Why is certification and accreditation important?

Achieving certification or accreditation shows your systems are secure, meet mandatory standards, and are ready to operate. It offers peace of mind, supports regulatory compliance, and proves your commitment to protecting data and people.