About CNETS
Enterprise GRC and ISO certification, grounded in technical truth.
CNETS PTY LTD is an Australian governance, risk and compliance (GRC) and cyber security consultancy founded in Melbourne on 10 August 2023. We help organisations achieve, defend and operationalise formal management systems, from fast-growth technology companies to established enterprises navigating complex regulatory standards.
Why we exist
Closing the divide between governance theory and operational reality.
Most organisations experience compliance as a disconnect. Traditional advisory firms often produce high-level policies detached from how day-to-day systems and teams actually run, leaving controls vulnerable the moment an auditor asks for sampling evidence. Equally, capable internal teams frequently struggle to translate their real security practices into formal, auditable governance.
CNETS was founded to provide both. With more than 15 years leading enterprise security architecture, risk management and formal compliance programs across cloud platforms, networks and identity, our practice designs management systems that auditors respect and technical teams can actually maintain.
We guide clients through the entire governance lifecycle, from initial scoping and risk assessment to Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audit defence. Through our proprietary Checkmate platform, compliance remains an active operational discipline long after the certificate is granted.
At a glance
- Founded
- 10 August 2023, Melbourne
- Practice expertise
- 15+ years across enterprise GRC, risk architecture and security
- Audit outcomes
- 100% first-time certification success rate
- Standards covered
- ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 42001, SMB1001 and Essential Eight
- Headquarters
- Ground floor, 470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC
Capability
Governance depth, verified by practitioners.
Governance & risk architecture
Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) built around ISO 31000 risk principles, practical policy frameworks and clear Statement of Applicability scopes.
External audit defence
Representation through Stage 1 readiness reviews and Stage 2 certification audits with accredited third-party certification bodies. We sit alongside you in auditor walkthroughs and evidence reviews.
Technical control verification
Hands-on validation across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and enterprise networks, so the security controls described in your policies actually exist and function in production.
Recognised credentials
Senior advisory led by CISSP-credentialed leadership, combining formal security governance standards with certified vendor expertise across cloud and enterprise platforms.
What you can expect
Outcomes, not overhead.
Certification, achieved
A 100% success rate guiding organisations through external certification audits, first time.
One team, end to end
From the first risk assessment to the final certificate, the same senior advisers stay with you. No hand-offs to juniors.
Compliance that lasts
Internal audits and the Checkmate platform keep your management system maintained year after year, not just at audit time.
Fixed-scope delivery
Clear scope and deliverables agreed up front, so you know exactly what you are getting and what it takes.
Next step
Your next step starts
with a conversation.
Tell us where you want to go. We’ll help you understand what it takes to get there.