Five Eyes Consulting Pty Ltd

What Five Eyes Consulting Pty Ltd does

Five Eyes Consulting Pty Ltd is a Canberra-headquartered, privately-held Australian information security consultancy founded in 2020 by cybersecurity professionals averaging 20+ years of industry experience. The firm delivers end-to-end cyber security, technology and architecture, and project delivery services to private and public sector organisations, with particular focus on Australian federal, state, and defence-sector clients. Service offerings span security advisory (including virtual CISO/ITSA-as-a-service and DISP membership support), governance risk and compliance, IRAP assessments, security architecture and engineering, cloud security, penetration testing, managed security services (SOC, SIEM, threat intelligence), digital forensics and incident response, IT advisory and architecture, and full portfolio/programme/project management including change management.

The firm's technical delivery is anchored by tier-one technology partnerships established in 2021 with Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Fortinet, Tanium, and Tenable, supplemented by smaller relationships with SentinelOne, Elastic, ICPM, and SolderOn. Underlying methodology is grounded in Australian and international frameworks including ISM, PSPF, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, ISO 9001, ISO 37000, ITIL, PRINCE2, and ASD IRAP. Approved DISP membership and qualified IRAP Assessors provide gatekeeping credentials that allow the firm to operate in regulated government and defence environments.

Five Eyes Consulting operates a professional services revenue model with bespoke quote-based engagements and multi-year contracts; no public pricing exists. Go-to-market is a hybrid of enterprise field sales for direct client engagements and event-led demand generation through the firm's annual Critical Infrastructure Security Summit at the National Press Club in Canberra. Customer segmentation is vertical (government and private sector) with persona overlays targeting C-suite executives, GRC leaders, and strategic decision-makers. The disclosed headcount is 5 employees and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are documented.

Name

Five Eyes Consulting Pty Ltd

Legal name

Five Eyes Consulting Pty Ltd

Website

https://fiveeyes.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity & Information Security Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Executive/Board Security Advisory & Risk Briefings (BPAKADAK), Security Consulting, Risk Assessment & Security Program Design (BPABAMAE)

Keywords

• Cyber security consulting
• Information security services
• IRAP assessments
• Managed security services
• IT architecture consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Five Eyes Consulting generates revenue through professional consulting engagements across cyber security, technology and architecture, and project delivery services. Services are delivered by certified professionals with expertise in security risk management, governance, compliance, architecture, and managed services. The company operates as a consultancy providing advisory, implementation, and managed services to government and private sector clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Five Eyes Consulting is an Australian information security and IT consultancy that delivers end-to-end cyber security, technology and architecture, and project delivery services to government and private sector clients. Core offerings include security advisory (CISO/ITSA-as-a-Service), governance/risk/compliance, IRAP assessments, security architecture, penetration testing, managed SOC/SIEM, digital forensics and incident response, IT advisory, cloud solutions, and portfolio/programme/project management. Services are delivered by IRAP-accredited and certified professionals (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH) operating under DISP membership.

Product overview

Five Eyes Consulting is an Australian-based information security consultancy offering a portfolio of three interconnected core service lines: Cyber Security Services, Technology and Architecture Services, and Project Delivery Services. Their Cyber Security practice provides end-to-end capabilities spanning advisory (CISO/ITSA as a Service), governance risk and compliance, security architecture and engineering, cloud security, penetration testing, managed security services (SOC/SIEM, vulnerability management, threat intelligence), and digital forensics and incident response. The Technology and Architecture practice offers IT advisory, assessment, architecture design and engineering, solution integration, technology development and testing, and managed IT services. Project Delivery encompasses business strategy, programme/project/portfolio management, PMO services, commercial and procurement support, and change management. The company operates through technology partnerships with vendors including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, Fortinet, Tanium, Tenable, Elastic, and SentinelOne to deliver solutions to government and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Security Services End-to-end cyber security services for government and private sector clients, spanning security advisory, governance/risk/compliance, security architecture, cloud security, security testing, managed security services, and digital forensics and incident response.
• Technology and Architecture Services Comprehensive IT consulting covering IT strategy and advisory, architecture and engineering, solution integration, technology development and testing, managed IT services, and delivery of hardware, software, and cloud technology through technology partnerships.
• Project Delivery Services Portfolio, programme, and project delivery services covering business strategy and improvement, business case development, requirements, project assurance, PMO services, commercial and procurement, benefits management, and change management.
• Security Advisory Cyber security advisory services providing expertise and guidance to build and embed cyber security solutions and manage risk based on best practice frameworks including ISM, PSPF, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 37000.
• CISO / ITSA as a Service Virtual CISO and Information Technology Security Advisor (ITSA) services providing cyber security support and advice to senior management, translating complex cyber issues into business language and managing risk.
• Security Risk Management Pragmatic, detailed, and actionable risk management services including risk plan development, project/programme risk management, and independent risk assessments to enable informed decision-making.
• IRAP Assessment Services Accredited Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) services, including gap analysis, IRAP readiness assessments, and conducting IRAP assessments on information systems for Australian government security certification.
• Security Architecture Design and Build End-to-end security architecture advice, design, and build services supporting implementation and maintenance of security systems with secure-by-design engineering.
• Penetration Testing Ethical hacking and simulated cyber attack services using strategies and tools to access or exploit computer systems, networks, websites, and applications to identify exploitable issues and test security policies.
• Security Operations Centres (SOC) Delivery and operation of Security Operations Centres providing complete visibility of IT estates with SIEM monitoring, triage and alerting, and immediate notification of cyber threats across systems, networks, and devices.
• Digital Forensics Digital forensic investigations encompassing recovery, investigation, examination, and analysis of material from digital devices in relation to computer crime, delivered by professionals with government and private sector experience.
• Incident Response Identification, analysis, and resolution of security incidents to prevent re-occurrence, including thorough investigation of attacker activities and determination of root cause through threat hunting and scanning.
• IT Advisory IT Advisory services articulating organisational problems and needs, offering and assessing solutions, suggesting implementation roadmaps, and supporting complex IT transformations.
• IT Architecture and Design End-to-end IT architecture advice and design supporting implementation and maintenance of technology solutions, delivered by experienced Solution Architects using proven enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Cloud Technology Services Cloud solutions design, development, and maintenance through partnerships with AWS and Microsoft, helping organisations implement cloud products and securely store resources.
• Portfolio, Programme and Project Management Programme and project management services ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, and budget, with practitioner qualifications in PRINCE2, PMBOK, PMP, P3O, P3M3, PRINCE2 Agile, and MSP.
• Change Management Certified change management services leading organisational, cultural, and technology-enabled change to ensure transformation succeeds, including expertise managing technical change within projects and programmes.
• DISP Security Officer Support Guidance and support services for Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership applications, provided by experienced security officers, enabling defence sector engagements for Australian businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cyber threats cost Australian businesses $33 billion annually - Five Eyes helps organisations protect against this through comprehensive security services

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Technology partnership established in 2021. Microsoft is one of the key technology partners enabling cloud solutions, security integrations, and enterprise technology deployments for Five Eyes Consulting clients.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Cloud technology partnership for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud solutions. AWS is a key partner for cloud transformation projects enabling organisations to implement cloud products and store resources securely.
• CiscocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Technology partnership established in 2021 for network infrastructure, security solutions, and enterprise computing. Cisco provides hardware and security technology products integrated into client solutions.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Security technology partner for gateway and network security solutions. Fortinet products are used to design, implement, and maintain security controls protecting organisations from unauthorised access.
• TaniumcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Endpoint security and systems management partnership. Tanium provides technology for security operations, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring of digital assets.
• TenablecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Vulnerability assessment and security monitoring partnership. Tenable provides scanning and vulnerability identification capabilities integrated into managed security services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sekuro: Australian cyber security and digital resilience consultancy offering advisory, managed security, penetration testing, and IRAP-aligned services to government and enterprise. Comparable mid-sized domestic competitor with similar service breadth and government focus.
• Shearwater Solutions: Australian cyber security and IT risk consultancy providing GRC, IRAP, and managed security services to federal government and critical infrastructure clients. Mid-sized domestic peer with similar federal focus and service profile.
• Tesserent (Thales Australia): Australian-headquartered cyber security consultancy acquired by Thales in 2022, providing managed detection and response, advisory, and compliance services to government and enterprise. Competes directly with Five Eyes for Australian federal and critical infrastructure cyber engagements.
• Hivint / Trustwave Australia: Australian cyber security consultancy (now part of Trustwave) with strong roots in federal government cyber advisory and managed security. Direct comparable in the Australian sovereign cyber services market.
• CQR Consulting: Australian cyber security consultancy with deep IRAP assessor credentials and strong federal government presence, offering GRC, pen testing, managed security, and incident response. Closely comparable in size, IRAP positioning, and federal government focus.
• CyberCX: Australia's largest dedicated cyber security services firm, headquartered in Melbourne with offices in Canberra, offering advisory, GRC, managed SOC, incident response, and IRAP assessments to government and enterprise. Closest direct competitor in the Australian sovereign-cyber consulting market Five Eyes targets.

Regional players

• Insomnia Security: New Zealand-based cyber security consultancy offering advisory, pen testing, managed detection, and incident response across the Five Eyes-aligned NZ and Australian markets. Regionally comparable in scope and Five Eyes positioning but domiciled outside Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Australia (Cyber & Strategic Risk): Big-4 consulting firm with a large Australian cyber risk practice providing advisory, managed security, and IRAP services to federal government and enterprise. Larger incumbent competing for the same panel work as Five Eyes.
• BAE Systems Australia (Digital Intelligence / Cyber): Global defence and cyber security contractor with a substantial Australian business delivering sovereign cyber, intelligence, and IRAP-aligned services to Defence and federal agencies. Larger incumbent competing for defence-adjacent cyber work that Five Eyes also targets via DISP membership.
• KPMG Australia (Cyber & Tech Risk): Big-4 advisory firm with a substantial Australian cyber and tech risk practice serving federal government, financial services, and critical infrastructure. Competes for the same large government cyber mandates but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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