The DISP program provides a certain level of assurance to Defence that members of the program are practising a suitable level of security within their organisation.

Beyond that, it is the intention of the program to be supportive of applicants. The DISP offers this support in several ways, some of which are:

–  Improved security operating environment for entities as security practices are strengthened.

–  Access to Defence security services that will enable entities to be ‘Defence-ready’ when delivering contracts and tenders.

–  Security training and materials, including cyber training and advice.

–  Advice and analysis on the latest security trends and threats to better inform your security planning and practices.

You could argue that DISP offers applicants free security assessments and advice on improving identified shortfalls.