Why Counterintelligence?
Foreign interference is a growing risk for Australia’s businesses, universities, and critical infrastructure. As foreign actors become more sophisticated, the threat to your sensitive information, intellectual property, and business reputation is rising. While government agencies like ASIO focus on protecting the public sector, the private sector faces the same dangers - often without the same resources or expertise.
Cyberstronomy bridges this gap. Drawing on leading research from Counterintelligence in a Cyber World by Dr Paul Watters, we deliver advanced counterintelligence solutions for boards, executives, and operational leaders in Australia’s most at-risk sectors.
Foreign Interference Risk Assessment
Industry-specific threat briefings
Vulnerability analysis of your “crown jewels”
Red teaming and simulation of foreign actor tactics
Proprietary risk scoring based on the Counterintelligence Maturity Framework
Counterintelligence Policy & Governance
Board and executive briefings & scenario exercises
Policy gap analysis and development (aligned with DSPF, PSPF, ISO 27001)
Insider threat and supply chain risk controls
Incident Response & Crisis Management
Rapid assessment and advisory in the event of suspected foreign interference
Digital forensics and HUMINT support
Crisis communications and regulatory engagement
Threat Intelligence & Ongoing Monitoring
Subscription-based threat monitoring and reporting
Insider threat detection (technical and behavioural)
Supply chain due diligence and assurance
Board Assurance & Reporting
Counterintelligence maturity assessments and annual reviews
Board-ready dashboards and intelligence summaries
Support for compliance with Corporations Act, and industry codes
Critical infrastructure operators
ASX-listed corporates
Defence supply chain
Research-intensive organisations
Multinationals and law firms
Evidence-based: Grounded in Australian research and practice
Integrated: Bridging cyber, physical, and human intelligence
Executive-focused: Translating technical risk into board-level strategy
Trusted: Australian-owned, independent, and aligned with regulatory requirements
Contact us today for a confidential discussion or to book an executive briefing.
About Cyberstronomy
Cyberstronomy is Australia’s leading independent counterintelligence and cyber risk advisory firm, founded by Dr Paul Watters—author of Counterintelligence in a Cyber World and trusted advisor to government, industry, and academia.
Protect your critical information. Safeguard your future. Trust Cyberstronomy.