AUCyber

Name

AUCyber

Legal name

AUCyber Limited

Website

https://aucyber.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AUCyber is a privately held Australian sovereign cybersecurity and secure cloud provider serving Australian Government agencies, Critical National Infrastructure operators and SMBs with IRAP PROTECTED-certified managed security services, SOCaaS, and cloud infrastructure built on VMware, SentinelOne and Microsoft Security.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity and Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI), Continuity for SaaS & Cloud Apps (M365/Salesforce Backup) (HDABAIAK), Observability Data Platforms (O11y Pipelines, Telemetry Backends) (HDABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Sovereign cloud services
• Managed cybersecurity services
• Cloud infrastructure IaaS
• Data backup recovery
• Compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Fassifern Valley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Cybersecurity Services: Recurring subscription revenue from managed security services including 24/7 SOC monitoring, MDR, endpoint detection, vulnerability scanning, and incident response. Delivered as subscription packages with monthly billing.
2. Cloud Services (IaaS): Usage-based and subscription revenue from cloud compute, storage, and backup services. Customers pay for provisioned capacity and consumption. Includes CaaS, STaaS, BaaS, DRaaS, and M365 BaaS offerings.
3. Professional Services: One-time and project-based revenue from cybersecurity assessments, IRAP readiness assessments, Essential Eight compliance consulting, and GRC advisory services.
4. Managed Cybersecurity Packages: Tiered subscription packages (Basic, Essential, Premium) providing bundled cybersecurity protection, monitoring, backup, and training services with per-user per-month pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AUCyber is an Australian sovereign cybersecurity and cloud provider offering managed security services (24/7 SOCaaS, MDR, incident response) and a sovereign cloud infrastructure platform (Compute-as-a-Service, Storage-as-a-Service, Backup-as-a-Service, Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service). It also delivers Governance, Risk and Compliance consulting, IRAP readiness assessments, Essential Eight compliance services, and managed IT services to Australian Government agencies, Critical National Industry organizations, and small-to-medium businesses.

Product overview

AUCyber is a sovereign cybersecurity and cloud platform provider offering an integrated portfolio of managed security services and infrastructure-as-a-service solutions. The core offering consists of Managed Security Services (including 24x7 SOCaaS and MDR), complemented by Managed IT Services and a suite of Sovereign Cloud products (CaaS, STaaS, BaaS, DRaaS). Add-on cybersecurity modules include Phishing Awareness Training, Essential Eight compliance services, Cybersecurity Maturity Assessments, GRC services, and IRAP Readiness Assessments. The platform is built on VMware infrastructure with SentinelOne, Microsoft Security, and ThreatLocker for security capabilities, and Veeam, Commvault, and Rubrik for data protection. All services are Australian-sovereign with IRAP certification to PROTECTED level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Security Services Flagship managed security service providing 24x7 threat protection, defence and incident response. Combines security technology, partners (SentinelOne, Microsoft, ThreatLocker), and security-cleared analysts for comprehensive MDR, vulnerability scanning, and SOC services for Australian organisations.
• Managed Security Operations Centre (SOCaaS) 24/7 continuous monitoring, threat detection, investigation, and rapid response capability powered by SentinelOne and Microsoft security platforms with security-cleared Australian analysts. Includes continuous protective monitoring, incident detection and response, tailored playbooks, NDR/EDR options, and full transparency/audit capability.
• Managed Cybersecurity Packages Tiered subscription packages (Basic, Essential, Premium) offering 24x7 monitoring, threat detection, incident response, data backup, and cybersecurity training. Includes M365 security monitoring, SentinelOne EDR, phishing simulations, and Essential Eight gap assessments, with per-user per-month pricing.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment Comprehensive security assessment evaluating adherence to cybersecurity frameworks. Covers governance & policies, risk management, security training, network security, data protection & resilience, and incident response planning. Delivers gap analysis and actionable recommendations for organisations.
• Essential Eight Compliance Services Expert guidance and services to achieve Essential Eight alignment per ACSC framework. Three service tiers: Attested (interview-based, from $2,499), Verified (hands-on validation, $3,999), and Managed (full-service compliance, $4,999/month). Covers all eight mitigation strategies including patching, MFA, application control, and backups.
• Phishing Awareness Training & Simulations Cybersecurity awareness training with automated realistic phishing simulations. Includes interactive training modules, expert Australian-specific content, real-time feedback, flexible scaling, and detailed analytics/reporting. Free 14-day trial available.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Expert GRC services including cybersecurity policy development, security governance frameworks (ISM, Essential Eight, NIST CSF, ISO 27001), security accreditation documentation (SSP, SRMP, IRAP), risk management, penetration testing, CISO as a Service, and privacy impact assessments.
• IRAP Readiness and Assessments Preparation and assessment services for IRAP (Information Security Registered Assessor Program) against Australian Government ISM. Services include ISM gap assessments, IRAP readiness support, independent IRAP assessments, and end-to-end IRAP lifecycle support.
• Managed IT Services Comprehensive outsourced IT services including Service HelpDesk (24/7), platform services (Windows/Linux management), end user support, managed cybersecurity, managed cloud (IaaS), managed infrastructure, managed backup, endpoint management, and professional services.
• Sovereign Cloud Sovereign cloud infrastructure providing local access to AUCyber's sovereign cloud capability across Australia. Data remains in Australia subject only to Australian laws. Accessed via NEXTDC or CDC Data Centres with high-speed, secure connectivity.
• Compute-as-a-Service (CaaS) Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providing scalable Virtual Machine provisioning using VMware vCloud Director. IRAP assessed for OFFICIAL and PROTECTED classifications. Supports digital transformation with scalability, automation, and elasticity. Technology partners include Cisco, Veeam, Pure Storage.
• Storage-as-a-Service (STaaS) S3 compatible object storage built on Cloudian Hyperstore for OFFICIAL and PROTECTED classifications. Functions as both hot (active) and cold (archive) storage. Scalable to exabyte scale with high-speed data transfer via node architecture. Technology partners include Cisco and VMware.
• Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) Immutable backup and ransomware protection for operational data at OFFICIAL and PROTECTED security levels. Features Object Lock (WORM model), scalable cloud backup management, rapid restoration with low RPO. Technology partners include Cisco, Commvault, Pure Storage, Rubrik, Veeam, VMware.
• M365 Backup-as-a-Service (M365 BaaS) Enterprise-grade Microsoft 365 backup protecting Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data. Hosted in Australian sovereign cloud IRAP-assessed infrastructure. Features granular self-service restore, AES encryption, customer-managed keys, daily status updates, and monthly reporting. Powered by Veeam.
• Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) Failover of critical business services to IRAP certified sovereign environment. Supports OFFICIAL and PROTECTED data with reliable fail-over, low RPO/RTO, customer-controlled portal interface, automated policies, and cost-efficient pay-as-you-go storage. Technology partners include Veeam, VMware, Cisco.

Quantifiable outcome

• RPO (Recovery Point Objective) as low as minutes for backup services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration28 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• KaseyastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Expanded partnership announced March 2026 to accelerate customer outcomes through combined cybersecurity and IT management solutions.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or Integration · 29 September 2025AUCyber leverages SentinelOne Singularity Platform including AI SIEM, EDR, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, automation and AI tools for advanced threat detection and response capabilities. The partnership was announced September 2025.
• Microsoft SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationAUCyber harnesses Microsoft's unified security platform including Defender XDR, Sentinel SIEM, and Entra for threat detection, identity protection, and automated response across cloud and endpoint environments.
• ThreatLockercoreTechnology or IntegrationAUCyber leverages ThreatLocker's zero trust application control and ringfencing capabilities to block unauthorised software, reduce attack surfaces, and enforce granular policy controls across endpoints.
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationVeeam provides backup technology for AUCyber's M365 Backup-as-a-Service and Backup-as-a-Service offerings, enabling immutable backup and ransomware protection.
• VMware by BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware provides the core cloud infrastructure platform for AUCyber's sovereign cloud services. AUCyber is a VMware Sovereign Cloud Provider using vCloud Director for IaaS environments.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco provides networking and security technology infrastructure for AUCyber's sovereign cloud environment.
• Pure StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationPure Storage provides enterprise storage technology powering AUCyber's STaaS and cloud storage infrastructure.
• NEXTDCcoreTechnology or IntegrationNEXTDC provides data centre infrastructure for AUCyber's sovereign cloud, enabling local access to sovereign capability across Australia.
• RubrikcoreTechnology or IntegrationRubrik provides data protection and backup technology for AUCyber's backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• CommvaultcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommvault provides backup and data protection technology integrated into AUCyber's BaaS offerings.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks provides next-generation firewall and security technology integrated into AUCyber's security operations.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides cloud platform technology including M365 integration, Azure security tools, and Azure infrastructure for AUCyber's services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sekuro: Australian cybersecurity and cloud transformation firm delivering managed security, advisory, and cloud services to mid-market and enterprise — overlaps with AUCyber's managed security packages, Essential Eight, and GRC/IRAP readiness services.
• CyberCX: Australia's largest pure-play cybersecurity services firm, offering MDR, SOC, advisory, and identity services to government and enterprise — directly comparable to AUCyber's Managed Security Services and SOCaaS offerings, with overlapping government and CNI clientele.
• Tesserent (Thales Australia): Australian-headquartered cybersecurity provider (acquired by Thales in 2023) offering managed security, SOC, identity, and government cyber services — directly comparable to AUCyber's MSS/SOCaaS, with similar federal government and CNI focus.
• Macquarie Cloud Services: Australian sovereign cloud provider (part of Macquarie Telecom) targeting government and enterprise with IRAP-assessed infrastructure, managed security, and hybrid cloud — directly comparable to AUCyber's sovereign cloud and managed security stack.
• Datacom: Australia/NZ-headquartered IT services and cloud provider with managed security, sovereign cloud connectivity, and government contracts — overlaps with AUCyber's managed IT, cloud, and security portfolios for enterprise and government buyers.

Broad incumbents

• DXC Technology: Global IT services incumbent with a sizable Australian public sector and CNI practice, offering managed security, cloud, and modernization — broader portfolio than AUCyber but competing for similar government and enterprise cyber/cloud budgets.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Sydney): Hyperscaler with AWS Australian regions and expanding government certifications — competes with AUCyber for sovereign-adjacent workloads where data residency (rather than full operational sovereignty) is acceptable, particularly among SMB and mid-market customers.
• Microsoft Azure Australia: Hyperscaler with Australian regions, FedRamp-equivalent certifications, and Microsoft Sentinel/Defender security stack — competes with AUCyber's IaaS and even backs AUCyber's own security tooling, creating both partnership and substitution dynamics in the government cloud market.
• IBM Australia: Global IT and security incumbent with Australian consulting, managed security, and hybrid cloud offerings — competes with AUCyber for enterprise security and cloud transformation deals, but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than sovereign-specialist focus.

Others

• Avanade Australia: Accenture/Microsoft joint venture providing cloud, security, and managed services to Australian enterprise and government — adjacent competitor in the same Microsoft-stack ecosystem where AUCyber operates, often partnering with or competing against sovereign specialists on large government deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aucyber_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aucyber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aucyberaucloud

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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