Trusted ICT Delivery for Australian Government
Calexi supports federal agencies with secure-by-design solutions, cyber uplift, and program assurance all tailored for complex government environments.
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Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Australia’s federal government is in a period of accelerated digital reform. From Defence and intelligence to health, social services, and infrastructure, agencies are tasked with modernising platforms, improving security posture, and maintaining uptime in environments governed by tight regulation and public accountability.
Legacy systems, fragmented procurement, and under-resourced delivery teams often stand in the way of progress. At the same time, compliance mandates like the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), and Essential Eight require agencies to demonstrate measurable cyber maturity and control effectiveness.
Departments need experienced, security-cleared partners who can move quickly within government structures, translate complex requirements, and deliver fit-for-purpose outcomes.
Tailored Solutions for Australian Government
Calexi brings proven experience across government-led programs, Defence initiatives, and secure system delivery. Our consultants understand the expectations of federal stakeholders — and the real-world constraints that shape delivery.
We help government agencies:
- Conduct gap assessments against ISM and PSPF controls
- Plan and implement Essential Eight uplift programs
- Design and accredit secure ICT systems
- Integrate and modernise legacy platforms
- Provide cleared engineering and program delivery staff
- Lead project recovery and risk remediation efforts
- Build DevOps pipelines for secure cloud environments
- Develop ATO documentation and support accreditation
We bring a continuous assurance mindset. This helps operators embed security into operations without compromising safety or From urgent capability delivery to long-term transformation, we operate inside government constraints and deliver with confidence.
Our Experience in the Field
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SME Essential Eight Compliance
A Defence industry SME required Essential Eight compliance to execute a Defence contract. Calexi delivered a full uplift in just four weeks, achieving ML1 across all areas, ML3 in key controls, and DISP membership within 3 months — reducing risk from very high to low/medium.
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Building a Sovereign Cyber Training Capability for Defence
Defence faced mounting challenges in building a skilled cyber workforce, from costly overseas training to critical skills gaps. Calexi staff designed and delivered a sovereign training program that equipped over 300 personnel, including 30+ incident responders, while saving more than $2M and creating a sustainable pipeline of skilled SOC operators.
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Cyber Induction Course for Defence & Government
We designed and delivered a cyber induction course tailored for Defence and government staff, training over 300 participants across five departments. Our hands-on, practical approach bridged skill gaps, improved awareness, and built a consistent baseline of cyber security understanding across diverse audiences.
Why Calexi for Government
We understand how government works and what’s at stake when delivery falters. Our consultants hold active government clearances and have deep experience delivering inside APS, Defence, and regulated agency environments.
We speak the language of security, compliance and capability not just buzzwords. Whether embedded into government teams or operating as independent delivery support, Calexi brings the grit, clarity and accountability federal programs demand.
We’re DISP-aware, ISM-aligned and focused on outcomes that stand up to internal audits, public scrutiny and operational use.