De Stefano & Co

Events

De Stefano & Co regularly sponsor and support defence industry events, including collaborating with industry associations to present on topics of interest to their members. If you would like to speak with us about supporting an event, please call our team on 1300 438 347 or email enquiry@destefanoandco.com.au.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Webinar | How to win and work in Defence

1:30pm ACDT (2pm AEST, 11am AWST and 4pm NZDT) on Wednesday 29 November 2023

If you’re keen to hear from experts about how to start your business’ Defence journey and start winning work, you won’t want to miss this!

To celebrate our partnership with BidWrite, we’re running a webinar that will be co-presented by BidWrite’s Principal Consultant and Defence Industry Lead, Rodger Manning and our own Director & Principal, Emilio De Stefano.

Rodger and Emilio will be offering their knowledge and expertise to answer all of your burning questions about “breaking into” the complex defence sector and Defence tendering. They’ll also explain the complementary services our partnership can offer to help your organisation stand out from the crowd.

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Hybrid event | DISP Update Seminar

10:30am ACDT (11am AEST, 8am AWST and 1pm NZDT) on Wednesday 6 December 2023

The Defence Teaming Centre and De Stefano & Co are proud to present a hybrid event on the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), including an update on the ‘DISP pause’ and an intro to the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight.

Join De Stefano & Co's Head of Protective Security Services Brian McAvoy, and Associate, David Kameniar as they share their unique insights gained from supporting over 80 businesses across Australia to achieve DISP membership and Essential Eight compliance.

This event can either be attended online via Teams or in-person at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide.

Topics will include:

DISP basics and the membership application process
The launch of the new DISP Membership System (DMS)
How to simplify ongoing compliance
An update on the ‘DISP pause’
Lessons learned along the way

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

Date: Wednesday 6th of December

Time: 10:30am ACDT (11am AEST, 8am AWST and 1pm NZDT)
Duration: 90 minutes
Where: Online via Teams or in-person in the Lecture Theatre at TechCentral (Lot Fourteen - Frome Road, Adelaide)
Cost: Free for DTC members, $20 for non-members

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De Stefano & Co are proud to be partnering with the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) to offer this hybrid event.

PAST EVENTS

In-person | ICN SA and De Stefano & Co Essential Eight workshop

Held on Wednesday 6 September 2023

De Stefano & Co partnered with ICN South Australia to deliver a workshop on the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight.

Our Head of Protective Security Services Brian McAvoy, and Associate David Kameniar, presented on the day, covering:

Cyber security standards currently in use, both in Australia and overseas
An in-depth look at the ACSC’s Essential Eight
The importance of protecting your business
Real-world cyber crime case studies, and
Valuable knowledge and insights to help you get started on implementing the Essential Eight in your business.

In-person masterclass | The Essential Eight in Cyber Security

Held on Thursday 17 August 2023 at the National Wine Centre of Australia

With cybersecurity being one of the most significant issues facing businesses today, it's important for businesses to protect themselves, reducing the risk of financial loss, business disruption, and damage to their reputation.

De Stefano & Co were proud to partner with Business SA to present a masterclass on the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight, a collection of mitigation strategies designed to reduce your vulnerability to cyber threats.

The two hour masterclass had over 50 attendees and covered:

Cyber security threats and real-world case studies
The importance of protecting your business
An in-depth look at the ACSC’s Essential Eight
How to get started on implementing the Essential Eight in your business

Webinar | Are you and your supply chain DISP ready?

This webinar was repeated over three dates: 3 May, 9 May and 18 May 2023.

De Stefano & Co were once again proud to partner with AIDN to present a new webinar on the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).

Our Head of Protective Security Services Brian McAvoy, and Principal Security Consultant Marty Di Palma, shared their unique insights gained from supporting businesses across Australia to achieve DISP membership, as well as over 60 active DISP clients they’re currently working with.

Topics included:

DISP basics
The membership process
Changes to DISP
Lessons learned
An introduction to supply chain security
What lies beyond DISP

In-person and online 2-hour masterclass | The Essential Eight in Cyber Security

Held on Tuesday 8 November 2022 at The University of Adelaide

Attendees learnt how to protect their business from cyber threats with the 'Essential Eight'.

As occurrences of cyber crimes increase, it's becoming more and more important for businesses to protect themselves, reducing the risk of financial loss, business interruption and reputational harm.

The 'Essential Eight' is a collection of mitigation strategies designed to reduce your vulnerability to cyber threats. Implementing these strategies can not only help to protect businesses, but it is fast becoming a requirement for those working with Government or Defence.

This 2-hour masterclass was designed for senior executives, providing an introduction to the Essential Eight in Cyber Security - including real world case studies - and how to implement the recommended strategies within businesses.

Presenter: Brian McAvoy, Head of Protective Security Services at De Stefano & Co

In-person workshop | The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP): Your key to working with Defence

Held on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at DC TWO, Bibra Lake WA

It’s fast becoming a requirement for businesses in the defence sector to hold an appropriate level of DISP membership in order to win work with Defence.

This half-day workshop demystified Defence security, highlighting the need-to-know areas and looking at the DISP, including why businesses should consider it and how to go about obtaining membership.

The workshop covered:

Governance, Personnel Security and Physical Security requirements;
ICT/Cyber security requirements, including a review of the Essential Eight;
Process before formal DISP application;
The DISP application process;
Process after formal DISP application;
How to fulfil obligations as a DISP member;
Common mistakes and challenges along the way;
How to access security information and grants; and
An introduction to the external agencies that work alongside Defence.

In-person workshop | Defence Industry Security Program (DISP)

Held on Thursday 9 June 2022 at the Gary Holland Community Centre, Rockingham WA

De Stefano & Co were proud to support the local business community in Rockingham WA when the City of Rockingham rolled out a series of free workshops to assist businesses to become Defence ready.

The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) workshop was presented by our Head of Protective Security Services, Brian McAvoy, and covered the following areas of DISP:

Governance, Personnel Security and Physical Security requirements;
ICT/Cyber security requirements, including a review of the Essential 8;
Process before formal DISP application;
The DISP application process;
Process after formal DISP application;
How to fulfill your obligations as a DISP member;
Common mistakes and challenges along the way;
How to access security information and grants; and
External agencies that work alongside Defence.

Webinar | Demystifying the DISP

This webinar was repeated over two dates: 24 and 25 May 2022.

De Stefano & Co teamed up with the Henderson Alliance to offer two free webinars to demystify the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).

While the program appears simple in concept, there is more than meets the eye once the journey to DISP membership begins. In the end, many applicants end up in a tailspin of questions and delays.

Brian McAvoy, Head of Protective Security Services at De Stefano & Co provided attendees with an overview of the DISP program, the reasons why businesses should consider it, and the common places where applicants get side-tracked along the way.

De Stefano & Co are proud to have partnered with the Henderson Alliance to offer these free webinars.

Indo Pacific 2022 | DISP presentations at the Vault stand

Held on Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May 2022 at the International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney

De Stefano & Co were invited to present on the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) at the Vault stand at the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Our team talked about why businesses should consider becoming a DISP member, how to go about attaining membership, and options for establishing secure, cloud-based environments.

De Stefano & Co are proud to have partnered with Vault to offer these presentations to attendees of Indo Pacific 2022.

In-person and online | Defence security and DISP – are you ready?

Held on Thursday 24 March 2022 at Allan Scott Auditorium (UniSA City West campus) and online

Live-streamed across the country and the globe, this event brought together representatives from Defence Primes, the Defence Industry Security Office (DISO), cyber specialists and more, and was well attended by a broad range of organisations.

Attendees gained new insights and understanding of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), as well as relevant Defence security requirements and how to best prepare their businesses to work with Defence and Primes.

Our impressive group of speakers/panellists included:

Jason Brown - Principal Adviser, Security and Risk, Board of Thales Australia, and New Zealand
Margot Forster - Fellow, Providence Consulting
Matt Inglis - Owner, IPau Technologies
Margaret Law - Chief Technology Officer, Naval Group Pacific
Brian McAvoy - Head of Protective Security Services, De Stefano & Co
Matt Opie - Director, Defence & Space, University of South Australia
Brendan Pratt - Defence Industry Security Office (DISO)
Brett Sander - Cyber Security Manager, BAE Systems Maritime Australia
Jason Savage - Executive Director, Defence Industry Security Office (DISO)
Michael Slattery - President, Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) SA

De Stefano & Co partnered with the French Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) to offer this hybrid event.

Webinar | Are you ready for DISP?

This webinar was repeated over three dates: 25 February, 9 March and 22 March 2022.

De Stefano & Co's Head of Protective Security Services, Brian McAvoy, presented three webinars that focused on demystifying the pathway to DISP membership.

Using his real-world experience of working with dozens of businesses that are seeking to attain DISP membership, Brian provided attendees with an overview of the program, the reasons why businesses should consider it, and sharing the common places where applicants get side-tracked along the way.

De Stefano & Co partnered with the Australian Industry & Defence Network (AIDN) to offer these free webinars exclusively to AIDN members and friends of De Stefano & Co.

De Stefano & Co's 5th Anniversary Celebration

This event was held on Friday 12 March 2021 at the Naval, Military & Air Force Club of South Australia.

After having to postpone this celebration due to the Covid situation in South Australia at the end of 2020, we were thrilled to be able to hold the event in March 2021.

Friends, family, long-term clients and supporters gathered to help Emilio and his team celebrate a fantastic milestone as De Stefano & Co turned 5.

We are extremely grateful to the individuals and organisations who have supported De Stefano & Co along the way, and we can't wait to see what comes next....