What Cybernetic Global Intelligence does

Cybernetic Global Intelligence Pty Ltd is an Australian cybersecurity consulting firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, with a regional office in Wellington, New Zealand. The firm is structured as a privately held proprietary limited company operating in the ANZ market with 101–250 employees. It positions itself as an IAF Accredited, ISO 27001 Certified, and PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company, holding regulated assessor credentials that allow it to issue formal PCI DSS certifications.

The company's core offering is professional services across four categories: governance, risk and compliance (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, APRA CPS 234, SSAE 18/SOC 1 & 2, ACSC Essential Eight); technical security assessment (network and web application penetration testing, mobile application testing, wireless assessment, SCADA/telecom audit, source code review, red team assessment); managed and advisory services (managed security monitoring, SIEM implementation, vCISO consulting, incident response, digital forensics, phishing simulation, tabletop exercises); and training programs (CPIE, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, cyber awareness training). Methodology centers on certified human expertise combined with manual testing to identify vulnerabilities and business-logic flaws that automated tools miss.

The business model is project-based professional services with multi-year contract billing cadence, quote-based custom pricing, and recurring revenue from managed security retainers and training. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, government, logistics, and retail mid-to-large organizations primarily across Australia and New Zealand, with a new US presence via a March 2026 strategic partnership with Guidehouse and IP3. In March 2026, the firm also expanded its advisory and managed-services portfolio with vCISO consulting, cybersecurity tabletop exercises, phishing simulation, and SIEM implementation offerings.

Name

Cybernetic Global Intelligence

Legal name

Cybernetic Global Intelligence Pty Ltd

Website

https://cyberneticgi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cybernetic Global Intelligence is an IAF Accredited, ISO 27001 Certified, PCI QSA cybersecurity consulting firm based in Brisbane and Wellington, serving enterprise and mid-market clients across Australia and New Zealand with compliance, penetration testing, managed security, and vCISO services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Vulnerability Assessment, Security Audits & Compliance Testing (BPAKAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Awareness, Training & Compliance Attestation (HDADAIAJ), Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Services (BPAKAHAN)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting services
• Penetration testing services
• PCI DSS compliance
• Managed security services
• Information security audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Consulting Services: Professional services revenue generated through consulting engagements for cybersecurity assessments, compliance certifications, and security testing services. Revenue is project-based with engagements scoped per client requirements.
2. Training Services: Cybersecurity awareness training and certification programs including CPIE, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, and ISO27001 Lead Auditor training delivered as part of service packages or separately.
3. Managed Security Services: Ongoing security monitoring and managed services providing continuous protection to clients through retainer arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cybernetic Global Intelligence provides end-to-end cybersecurity consulting and professional services delivered by certified experts, covering regulatory compliance certification (PCI DSS QSA, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, APRA CPS 234, SSAE 18/SOC 1 & 2, ACSC Essential Eight), technical security testing (VAPT, WAPT, Red Team, Mobile App Testing, Source Code Review, SCADA/Telecom/Wireless Security), managed security services (vCISO, Incident Response, SIEM Implementation, Log Monitoring, Phishing Simulation), and professional training (Cyber Awareness, CPIE, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor). Services are sold via project-based engagements scoped per client requirements and delivered from offices in Brisbane and Wellington.

Product overview

Cybernetic Global Intelligence is an IAF Accredited, ISO 27001 Certified, PCI QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) company providing end-to-end cybersecurity consulting and professional services. The portfolio consists of a comprehensive suite of assessment, advisory, and managed services: core compliance offerings (PCI DSS QSA, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, APRA CPS 234, SSAE 18/SOC 1 & 2, ACSC Essential Eight); technical security testing services (VAPT, WAPT, Red Team Assessment, Mobile Application Testing, Wireless Security, SCADA Security, Telecom Security, Source Code Review); managed and advisory services (Managed Security Services, SIEM Implementation, vCISO Consulting, Incident Response, Digital Forensics); and professional training programs (Cyber Security Awareness Training, CPIE, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor). The services are delivered by certified cybersecurity experts with PCI DSS QSA credentials and are designed to help organisations proactively assess, manage, and comply against cyber threats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PCI DSS QSA Services PCI Qualified Security Assessor services providing consulting and certification for PCI DSS compliance, including gap analysis, remediation guidance, and formal QSA audits for organisations handling cardholder data.
• ISO 27001 Services Information security management system implementation and certification services, including gap analysis, risk assessment, policy development, and lead auditor training.
• Network Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Network and infrastructure penetration testing combining automated scanning with manual testing to identify and validate security vulnerabilities in client environments.
• Web Application Security Testing (WAPT) OWASP-based web application penetration testing evaluating applications against recognised security risks including broken access control, injection, and authentication failures.
• Red Team Assessment Adversarial testing simulating real-world attack scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation's information security measures and incident response capabilities.
• Incident Response Services Emergency cyber incident response team services providing 24/7 priority access for containment, forensic analysis, and recovery from security incidents.
• Managed Security Services Live monitoring by IT security specialists providing real-time threat analysis, log monitoring, and security event correlation on retainer.
• SIEM Implementation Security Information and Event Management implementation services for centralised log management, threat detection, and compliance reporting.
• vCISO Consulting Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services providing executive-level security leadership, strategy development, and governance oversight without full-time hiring.
• Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise Executive crisis simulation exercises designed to test and validate organisational response plans against realistic incident scenarios.
• Phishing Simulation Services Social engineering testing through simulated phishing campaigns to assess employee susceptibility and improve security awareness.
• Source Code Review Manual security assessment of application source code to identify vulnerabilities, security weaknesses, and compliance issues before deployment.
• Mobile Application Penetration Testing Security testing for mobile applications identifying vulnerabilities in iOS and Android platforms including insecure data storage and authentication weaknesses.
• Wireless Security Assessment Evaluation of wireless network security including WiFi access points, Bluetooth, and other wireless protocols for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• SCADA Security

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved PCI-DSS certification within 6 months for organizations previously 8 months behind schedule with other vendors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuidehousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Guidehouse partnered with IP3 and Cybernetic Global Intelligence to develop nuclear-enabled compute infrastructure for AI, data processing, and mission-critical operations based in Virginia. The partnership combines Guidehouse's national security, energy, and technology domain experience with Cybernetic Intelligence's advanced compute systems and IP3's nuclear development expertise to support national security priorities and grid-independent high-performance computing.
• IP3coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026IP3 partnered with Guidehouse and Cybernetic Global Intelligence to develop nuclear-enabled compute infrastructure for AI workloads. IP3 brings nuclear development expertise to the collaboration supporting regional economic growth through veteran workforce development.
• Australian Information Security Association (AISA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AISA representing the Australian information security profession
• Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership affiliation with Australian government cybersecurity center

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CyberCX: Australia and New Zealand's largest dedicated cybersecurity services firm, offering consulting, managed security, penetration testing, and compliance services across the same verticals (financial services, government, healthcare). Directly competes with Cybernetic for ANZ enterprise cyber mandates.
• Tesserent (now Thales Cyber Services ANZ): ANZ-headquartered cybersecurity consulting and managed services provider, acquired by Thales to scale regional delivery. Offers near-identical services to Cybernetic—penetration testing, GRC, SOC—targeting enterprise and government in Australia.
• Sekuro: ANZ-focused cybersecurity consultancy covering penetration testing, compliance, and managed services, originally backed by Telstra. Overlaps directly with Cybernetic's VAPT, ISO 27001, and managed SOC offerings for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Trustwave: Global cybersecurity firm and PCI QSA, providing compliance assessments, penetration testing, and managed security from which Cybernetic holds regional accreditations. Competitor for any ANZ client requiring globally delivered cybersecurity services.
• NCC Group: Global cybersecurity consultancy with strong PCI QSA, penetration testing, and ISO 27001 credentials. Competes with Cybernetic for international clients and for ANZ enterprises seeking global delivery capability.
• Bishop Fox: US-headquartered offensive security firm specializing in penetration testing, red teaming, and security assessments. Compares to Cybernetic in methodology emphasis on manual, expert-led testing over automated scans.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Australia (Cyber & Tech Risk): Big 4 firm's ANZ cyber practice offering GRC, ISO 27001, penetration testing, and PCI advisory. Competes on enterprise and financial-services mandates where scale, audit brand, and integrated risk consulting are deciding factors.
• Optiv Security: Large North American cybersecurity advisory and managed services provider covering GRC, vulnerability management, and managed SOC. Relevant comparable for enterprise go-to-market and managed services mix.

Emerging players

• Vanta: Automated compliance platform that supports ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS evidence collection. Threatens traditional QSA-led certification workflows Cybernetic sells today, but increasingly partners with assessors for final attestation.
• Bugcrowd: Crowdsourced penetration-testing and vulnerability disclosure platform competing for portions of Cybernetic's VAPT/wAPT assessment revenue with an on-demand, platform-based delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cybernetic_gi

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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