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IRAP Assessed Cloud and SOC

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Organisations need security that can be proven, not just promised. That means controls that are visible, tested and trusted.

AC3’s Cloud and Security Operations Centre (SOC) platforms have been assessed by Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP). This means they provide the compliance, controls, and confidence required to manage sensitive workloads securely.

Assessed against the Information Security Manual (ISM) Protected-level controls, our services meet the rigorous standards required by the Australian Government. This goes beyond industry best practice, delivering operational sovereignty that stands up scrutiny. Whether your organisation is adopting a cloud-first strategy or reinforcing its security posture, AC3 helps you overcome compliance barriers and move forward with confidence.

Why choose AC3’s IRAP-assessed services?

Assessed to PROTECTED level: Meets the Australian Government’s ISM standards not just best practice.
Procurement-ready: Enables engagement by
government and regulated organisations restricted
to IRAP-assessed vendors.
Sovereign by design: Built and operated in Australia by personnel with security clearances.
Compliance built in: Supports cloud-first strategies
with embedded controls and auditability.
Tailored for critical workloads: Designed for organisations with high risk profiles and strict regulatory obligations.
Trusted by stakeholders: Demonstrates third party assurance to internal and external stakeholders.

Cloud Platform
Built on state of the art HPE infrastructure, AC3’s cloud platform is purpose-built to meet the Australian Government’s IRAP assessment criteria and ISM recommendations, delivering secure, sovereign cloud services for sensitive workloads.
Security Operations Centre (SOC)
AC3’s SOC has been independently assessed to PROTECTED level, confirming its alignment with the ISM and capability to support government agencies and regulated industries with high assurance security operations. 

Benefits for your organisation:

Transparent and auditable controls
Operational sovereignty
Faster onboarding
Personnel security clearance assurance
Removes compliance barriers
Trusted third party validation
Protected level managed services across any cloud

What is IRAP?

The Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) is an Australian Government initiative that certifies professionals to assess organisations’ security controls against the Information Security Manual (ISM).

IRAP assessments provide assurance that systems and processes meet the standards required to handle sensitive government data.

AC3 + HPE: A partnership built for protection

AC3’s cloud platform is powered by HPE’s enterprise-grade infrastructure, bringing together global innovation and Australian sovereignty.

This partnership delivers a secure, locally hosted solution that is IRAP assessed to Protected level and aligned with ASD frameworks, giving government and regulated industries the confidence to meet compliance mandates and drive transformation.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AC3 + HPE PARTNERSHIP

IRAP: Raising the Bar eBook

Our IRAP: Raising the Bar eBook breaks down the complexities of the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) - what it means, why it matters, and how it helps organisations prove their security, not just promise it. Learn how IRAP-assessed services like AC3’s Managed Cloud and SOC support operational sovereignty, compliance, and confidence for government and regulated industries.

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