Navigating the complex security requirements for becoming a defence contractor can be a daunting and resource-intensive process for many businesses. To address this challenge, Trellis Data, an Australian AI company, has launched a new tool designed to streamline and accelerate the path to accreditation under the Defence Industry Security Programme (DISP).
Trellis Data launches an AI-powered DISP Assessor tool for Australian defence contractors.
The tool helps businesses identify security gaps required for DISP accreditation.
It aims to dramatically reduce the time, cost, and effort of the initial assessment process.
Built on a proprietary AI architecture that comprehends and maps large documents.
The tool provides a clear, risk-based view of readiness with an actionable path forward.
Its launch supports a growing defence supply chain expecting a surge in accreditation.
The DISP Assessor is designed to assist businesses of all sizes in understanding the gaps in their security protocols relative to the stringent DISP requirements. The initial DISP assessment has historically been a significant hurdle, consuming countless hours of manual gap-analysis. This new AI tool automates that process, providing organizations with a detailed report that outlines their current readiness and the specific steps needed to achieve accreditation, potentially saving hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars.
The launch is timely, coinciding with the maturation of programs like AUKUS and the anticipated rapid growth of the defence supply chain. Reports indicate that the number of firms seeking DISP accreditation is expected to double in the coming years. The DISP Assessor is positioned to serve a wide range of users, from companies just beginning to explore DISP requirements to consultants advising other businesses, delivering clear, risk-based insights that accelerate every stage of the journey.
“Many companies, both at home and abroad, are eager to work with the Australian Defence Force, but the initial DISP assessment has historically been a hurdle, consuming countless hours of manual gap‑analysis,” said Michael Gately, CEO of Trellis Data. “Using this one-of-a-kind AI-tool, businesses can now have a clear, risk‑based view of their DISP readiness, and have an actionable path forward. The opportunity we have created could save organisations hundreds of hours, tens of thousands of dollars and accelerate their path to accreditation.”
“Whether an organisation is just exploring DISP, finalising its submission, or acting as a consultant advising other companies, the DISP Assessor delivers the same clear, risk‑based insights that accelerate every stage of the accreditation journey,” said Michael Gately, CEO of Trellis Data.
This initiative aligns with Trellis Data's broader strategy of providing secure, end-to-end AI tools for high-security customers, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Australian industry and government with sovereign capabilities that drive genuine operational efficiencies.
Trellis Data is a cutting-edge artificial intelligence company specialising in delivering secure, disconnected AI applications for customers with high-security requirements. Our mission is to empower organisations to unlock the true potential of AI, while maintaining control over their sensitive data and ensuring the highest standards of security and compliance. We provide bespoke AI solutions for enterprise, with flexible deployment options, including secure cloud, disconnected on-premises, as well as hardware integration such as digital mobile radios.
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