What Is cyber security consulting and why does It matter?
Cyber security consulting is not just a matter of technology because what it’s actually about is governance, accountability, and risk. It’s a strategic service designed to help you understand your digital exposure and strengthen your defences where it really counts: in people, processes, and decision-making.
As threats become more frequent and more sophisticated, the challenge isn’t just staying protected. Your business needs to be compliant, confident, and capable.
For leaders in various organisations and industries, cyber risk has become a governance issue, and not just an IT problem. Boards are expected to take responsibility, but many still lack the in-house expertise to make that accountability real. That’s where we come in.
We support organisations that take governance, risk, and compliance seriously, minus the guesswork or compliance theatre.
25%
increase in Australian data breaches.
47
million Australian accounts compromised.
75%
of business email compromise attacks bypass MFA.
Ask about our cyber security consulting services
With Advanta Advisory cyber security consulting services, you get to see digital risks clearly, cut through the noise, and build the confidence to make smart, accountable decisions that actually protect your business.
Enquire NowStrategic cyber security
consulting for real-world risks
We bring deep technical expertise and client-focused approach, with a sharper emphasis on governance, policy, and culture.
Strategic policy-led advisory
Cyber resilience starts with the policies you create, not firewalls. Design and implement frameworks that align with your legal and operational obligations, including Privacy Act (APP 11.3) compliance, governance structures, and cyber maturity assessments.
SMB1001 framework progression
If you're pursuing certification under the SMB1001 Framework, we provide hands-on guidance from Gold maturity and beyond. We focus on organisational and policy controls, such as confidentiality agreements, secure device disposal protocols, and people-focused measures, such as awareness training and insider risk management.
Board-Level and executive enablement
Cyber accountability starts at the top. Understand your responsibilities and embed cyber risk management into everyday operations. Through workshops, reporting frameworks, and scenario exercises, we'll help board, executives, and internal IT managers meet governance standards and prepare confidently for regulatory scrutiny.
Ongoing strategic support
Cyber risk isn’t static, and neither is our support. Engage us for a one-off review or a long-term partnership. Our advisory team continuously monitors emerging regulations and threat trends, updating your frameworks to keep pace with change. The result: sustainable, measurable improvement instead of one-time compliance projects.
Move from compliance
on paper to capability in practice
Every organisation’s journey to resilience looks different, but our process here at Advanta Advisory is consistent.
Discovery and Context
Understand your organisation’s goals, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite.
Assessment and Gap Analysis
Identify where your current controls stand against recognised frameworks like the Australian Privacy Principle 11 or SMB1001.
Framework and Roadmap Development
We co-design policies, controls, and workflows that balance risk management with practicality.
Implementation Support
We work alongside your teams, including IT, legal, and procurement, to bring frameworks to life.
Review and Continuous Improvement
Measure performance, track progress, and adjust as risks and technologies evolve.
FAQs
How are you different from an MSP?
Can you help us move from SMB1001 Silver to Gold?
Do you work with internal IT teams?
Can you help us meet Privacy Act obligations?
Is this a one-off engagement or ongoing support?
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Privacy
Build privacy practices that can stand up to scrutiny. Our privacy support is focused on reducing risk, maintaining trust and aligning your practices with evolving public standards. Experience practical frameworks and policies that guide confident, defensible decision-making.
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Your cyber maturity isn’t defined by how much software you own. It’s defined by how confidently your organisation manages risk. By combining governance expertise with technical depth, Advanta Advisory gives you the clarity to understand what matters, what’s required, and what works. For organisations without a dedicated risk or privacy function, we fill the gap by guiding you from uncertainty to structured, sustainable control. Let’s build that confidence together!
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