IRAP Readiness and Assessments

Supporting regulated environments and high compliance requirements.

What is an IRAP Assessment?

An IRAP (Information Security Registered Assessor Program) assessment provides independent validation against the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM). It focuses on risk management rather than simple compliance, helping organisations secure ICT systems, cloud services, and sensitive data. An IRAP assessment supports informed, risk based decisions by system owners and stakeholders.
 

Why is an IRAP Assessment Required?

 IRAP assessments help organisations manage sensitive information securely and effectively, reducing exposure to security threats. They demonstrate alignment with Australian Government security standards while identifying and addressing security gaps to protect against breaches and support ongoing regulatory compliance. 
 

Our Team of IRAP Assessors

Our team brings deep, hands‑on experience helping organisations prepare for IRAP assessments and successfully navigate the assessment process itself. We work alongside your technical and business teams to uplift security maturity, map controls to the ISM, and ensure you are genuinely ready before an assessor ever gets involved. This practical preparation reduces risk, shortens assessment timelines, and avoids the common pitfalls that delay government engagement. We focus on what actually works in real environments, not theoretical compliance.

We also carry out IRAP assessments, led by experienced practitioners who understand both government expectations and commercial realities. Our approach is grounded in real people working directly with your teams, not templated reports or checkbox exercises. We take the time to understand how your services operate, clearly explain findings, and provide pragmatic recommendations that support accreditation and ongoing improvement. The result is an IRAP outcome that government departments can trust, and a security posture that supports growth rather than slowing it down.

 

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How AUCyber Can Help

  • ISM gap assessments to identify readiness and key risks

  • IRAP readiness support, including evidence guidance and interview preparation

  • Independent IRAP assessments conducted in line with IRAP requirements

  • Support across the full IRAP lifecycle
Delivered with strict adherence to independence and conflict of interest requirements.
 

How Long does it take?

An IRAP engagement typically occurs in two stages. Readiness activities usually take 1–3 months, depending on how mature and well documented your environment is. The formal IRAP assessment itself generally takes around 1–2 months, with timelines influenced by the scope, complexity and availability of evidence and stakeholders.

 

How much does it cost?

Pricing varies based on your requirements, including the scope of the assessment, the complexity of your environment and how deeply you need controls assessed. We have a large and flexible team of IRAP assessors, which allows us to scale the engagement appropriately and tailor an approach that aligns with your budget and risk profile.

Ready to start your IRAP assessment ?

Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming IRAP assessment or looking to understand your current ISM alignment, AUCyber can help you plan the right next steps talk to an IRAP Specialist.

Talk to an IRAP Specialist