WhiteHawk Partners with Adisyn to Boost AUKUS Cybersecurity Delivery

Strategic Alliance Targets Defence Cybersecurity Needs

WhiteHawk Limited (ASX:WHK) has entered a strategic partnership with Perth-based Adisyn Services, a Managed Services Provider specialising in IT and cyber services for the Australian defence sector. This collaboration positions Adisyn as WhiteHawk’s in-country delivery arm for automated cyber risk solutions, leveraging WhiteHawk’s AI-driven platform and extensive cyber security marketplace.

Adisyn Services operates out of Henderson, WA, a strategic location for supporting AUKUS Pillar I and II programs. With deep expertise in the Defence Industry Support Program (DISP) certification, Adisyn is well placed to help industry partners meet stringent compliance requirements tied to Australia’s trilateral security partnership with the US and UK.

Enhancing Cyber Supply Chain Risk and Compliance

The partnership builds on previous engagements, particularly around Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance; a critical requirement for Australian SMEs seeking to enter the US Department of War supply chain. WhiteHawk’s Cyber Risk Program, mapped to CMMC Levels 1 and 2, aims to fast-track compliance, reducing both cost and time for clients.

Adisyn gains access to WhiteHawk’s Cyber Security Marketplace, which features over 200 vetted solutions, enabling it to offer a broader suite of cyber resilience tools. This includes continuous monitoring of third-party supply chain risks via WhiteHawk’s Cyber Risk Radar platform, expanding the scope and scale of risk management capabilities for their clients.

Building Cyber Capacity Through Training and Joint Opportunities

Beyond technology deployment, the partnership extends to workforce development. Adisyn will utilise WhiteHawk’s Cyber Analyst Platform-as-a-Service to enhance its trainee and internship programs, offering hands-on cyber analyst training with live data sets. This initiative supports capacity building within internal teams, a crucial factor given the increasing complexity of cyber threats in defence and critical infrastructure sectors.

Both companies also plan to explore joint tender responses, leveraging WhiteHawk’s established track record in the US Defence Industrial Base and government sectors. This could open doors to new contracts within the APEC region, aligning with WhiteHawk’s broader strategy to expand its footprint across Asia-Pacific markets.

Leadership Perspectives on Growth and Compliance

Jesse Gane, General Manager of Adisyn Services, highlighted the demand for cost-effective cyber security compliance and resilience solutions among their clients, emphasizing the value of integrating WhiteHawk’s suite of SaaS and PaaS offerings. He noted the strategic importance of meeting AUKUS and other international frameworks, including Australia’s Essential 8, to serve highly regulated industries effectively.

Terry Roberts, Executive Chair of WhiteHawk, described the partnership as a catalyst for growth across the APEC region, particularly within defence and regulated sectors. He underlined the benefit for Adisyn’s existing clients in fast-tracking cyber resilience and compliance through WhiteHawk’s next-generation solutions.