DISP Compliance for Defence Subcontractors — Flow-Down Obligations and Your Own Accreditation

A common misconception in the Australian defence supply chain: your prime contractor's DISP accreditation does not cover you as a subcontractor. If you access classified Defence information — even indirectly through a prime — you must hold your own DISP membership. Flow-down security obligations are written into most Defence contracts and are enforced by the Australian Signals Directorate. DISPath provides a structured DISP readiness program for subcontractors, from initial gap assessment through Security Plan development to application submission and accreditation.