The people behind Strategic Cyber
We're practitioners, not salespeople. Every member of our team has hands-on government and defence experience, AGSVA clearance, and a commitment to delivering practical, evidence-based outcomes.
Meet our team
CISM-certified, AGSVA-cleared consultants with deep experience in federal government and defence.
Nick Kelly
Nick is an ASD-accredited IRAP assessor with deep roots in defence. AGSVA-cleared with hands-on experience across federal government security frameworks, Nick leads Strategic Cyber's assessment capability and brings credibility to government and defence engagements.
Senior Security Consultant
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Compliance Analyst
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Advisory Consultant
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Why our team is different
We bring more than credentials. We bring lived experience in the frameworks you need to meet.
Defence-Cleared
All consultants hold current AGSVA security clearances. We understand the Commonwealth context and operate within its requirements.
Practitioner-Led
We don't deliver one-size-fits-all frameworks. Every recommendation is grounded in hands-on experience implementing these controls in real environments.
Canberra-Based
We're embedded in the heart of Australia's defence and government sector. We work within the ecosystem daily — no external consultants parachuting in.
Certifications & Clearances
Our team's credentials back up our capability.
Strategic Cyber's team holds the certifications and clearances required to deliver government-grade cybersecurity advisory.
AGSVA Security Clearance
All team members hold current Australian Government Protective Security Positions (AGSVA) clearances. This enables us to work with classified information and within government environments.
CISM Certification
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification is held across the team, demonstrating expertise in information security management, risk, and governance aligned to internationally recognised information security frameworks and industry best practice.
IRAP Assessor Accreditation
Nick Kelly holds ASD accreditation as an IRAP assessor, enabling independent security assessment of systems serving Australian government — a capability few cybersecurity advisory firms maintain in-house.
Vendor Partnerships
Strategic Cyber maintains partnerships with leading security vendors including Tenable, enabling access to specialist assessment tools and vendor-led training.