DISP Membership Requirements 2026 — What Has Changed and What You Must Do

DISP membership requirements have been strengthened significantly for 2026. The most important change is the mandatory Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 requirement — previously ML1 was acceptable for some applicants, but from 2024 ML2 is the minimum for all new applications. Additional 2026 updates include strengthened supply chain security obligations for AUKUS participants, updated physical security standards for facilities handling PROTECTED information, and new personnel security requirements for staff with access to foreign government information. Serious Defence tracks all DSPF updates and ensures your compliance program reflects current requirements.