CyberPulse

CyberPulse

Speciality: Penetration Testing and Assurance

Sydney, Australia 8 employees
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[01] About

CyberPulse is a private cybersecurity firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2020 with 5 employees and $11M in annual revenue; they offer comprehensive cybersecurity services including governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), consulting, cyber solutions, and penetration testing, with active testing capabilities as evidenced by their service offerings.

CyberPulse partners with organisations to operationalise security across the full threat lifecycle, from governance and compliance through to detection, response, and continuous testing. We deliver outcome-based services across Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), strategic advisory, 24x7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), incident response, security validation, threat hunting, penetration testing, red/purple teaming, and staff augmentation. Whether the need is proactive uplift or urgent remediation, we help clients embed resilience, maintain compliance, and reduce exposure across hybrid environments. Founded by award-winning CISOs and cyber leaders from some of Australia’s most complex environments, our team brings deep domain experience across ASX 100, critical infrastructure, financial services, digital-native and government organisations. Our delivery model is simple. We don’t track hours. We commit to outcomes. And we don’t consider an engagement complete until the agreed objectives are achieved with full client satisfaction. Security is not static. Neither is your business. CyberPulse helps align your security posture to both risk and strategy, supporting you through the full arc of maturity. What sets us apart: • End-to-end services across advisory, operations and validation • Fixed-price delivery and outcome-backed engagements • Deep experience across compliance frameworks and threat mitigation • Executive-ready reporting, backed by real-world expertise • Full lifecycle support from strategy to staffing We exist to simplify complexity, accelerate readiness, and ensure our clients are always prepared, resilient and secure.
[02] Services
Provides Governance Risk And Compliance (grc)
Penetration Testing And Assurance
Cyber Solutions
Cyber Maturity Assessments
Security Training
Planning And Response Services
Cyber Staffing
Commercial Optimization Services
Networking Solutions.
[03] Certifications
ISO 27001

ISO 27001: Information Security Management Certification


Origin


ISO 27001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and was first published in 2005. It evolved from the British Standard BS 7799-2, which was created in the late 1990s. The standard was developed in response to the growing need for organizations to systematically manage and protect sensitive information in an increasingly digital business environment. ISO 27001 has since been revised, with major updates released in 2013 and 2022 to address evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO 27001 is globally recognized as the leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and is valued for providing a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive data. Organizations that achieve ISO 27001 certification demonstrate to clients, partners, and regulators that they have implemented comprehensive security controls and are committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The certification is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, as it helps meet regulatory compliance requirements, reduces security incidents, builds customer trust, and often provides a competitive advantage in procurement processes where information security assurance is required.
PCI DSS

PCI DSS Certification


Origin


The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created in 2004 by the major credit card companies: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. These companies formed the PCI Security Standards Council in 2006 to manage and evolve the standard. PCI DSS was developed in response to increasing credit card fraud and data breaches, establishing a unified set of security requirements for all organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. The goal was to create consistent security measures across the payment card industry to protect sensitive payment information.


Industry Value and Importance


PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for any business that handles credit card transactions, making it one of the most critical security standards in commerce today. The certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented robust security controls, including network protection, access management, encryption, and regular security testing. Non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including substantial fines (up to $100,000 per month), increased transaction fees, loss of payment processing privileges, and reputational damage following a breach. For IT professionals, PCI DSS expertise is highly valued as organizations across all industries need qualified personnel to implement, maintain, and audit these security controls.

IRAP
ASD8
SOC2
NIST

NIST Cybersecurity Framework


Origin and Development


The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It was developed in response to Executive Order 13636, signed by President Obama in February 2013, which directed NIST to create a voluntary framework to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks. Released in February 2014 and updated in 2018 (version 1.1), the framework was designed to provide a common language and systematic approach for managing cybersecurity risks across critical infrastructure sectors.


Industry Value and Importance


The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is widely valued because it provides a flexible, cost-effective approach to managing cybersecurity risk that can be adapted by organizations of any size or sector. It has become a de facto standard in both the public and private sectors, often referenced in regulations, contracts, and compliance requirements. Organizations use it to assess their current security posture, communicate security requirements to vendors and partners, and demonstrate due diligence in protecting sensitive data. Its voluntary nature, combined with its comprehensive yet practical approach, has made it one of the most widely adopted cybersecurity frameworks globally.