+61 3 9125 0439
MELBOURNE | SYDNEY | BRISBANE | PERTH | CANBERRA | NEW ZEALAND +61 3 9125 0439
+61 3 9125 0439
MELBOURNE | SYDNEY | BRISBANE | PERTH | CANBERRA | NEW ZEALAND +61 3 9125 0439
- Australian-owned · Founded 2019 · Melbourne
CREST-certified pen testing. ISO 27001 in 6–8 weeks. Essential Eight, iRAP and SOC 2
Cyber Forte was built on a single conviction — enterprise-grade cybersecurity should be accessible to every Australian organisation, not just the largest ones. We bring ASX 50 experience, government-cleared consultants, and CREST-certified testing to businesses of every size.
Real-time support for all cybersecurity concerns, including breach response, threat detection, guidance.
“The biggest companies had world-class security teams. Everyone else was left to figure it out alone.”
After two decades advising ASX Top 50 financial institutions, global consulting firms, and Australian Government agencies, Harshang Shah saw the same pattern repeat: enterprise organisations had access to exceptional cybersecurity expertise, while growth-stage businesses and mid-market organisations were left navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape with minimal support.
He founded Cyber Forte in Melbourne in 2019 to close that gap — bringing together a team of government-cleared, internationally certified specialists with the mission of making enterprise-grade security accessible to every Australian organisation, regardless of size.
Five years later, Cyber Forte has protected over 200 organisations across finance, healthcare, government, technology, and critical infrastructure — growing to five offices across Australia and New Zealand while maintaining its founding principle: every client is a trusted partner, not a ticket number.
Cyber Forte was established by Harshang Shah to provide specialist cybersecurity and compliance services, with an initial focus on Penetration Testing and ISO 27001 for financial institutions. Headquartered in the heart of Melbourne's CBD on Collins Street.
Baseline and NV2 cleared consultants join, enabling engagement with Australian Defence and Intelligence clients.
Cyberforte achieves CREST membership — the globally recognised standard for penetration testing organisations.
Critical infrastructure compliance practice established as the SOCI Act's obligations come into force.
Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra offices open alongside the Melbourne headquarters, plus NZ coverage.
Government Sector Finalist by iTnews and Techpartners.com - SME Cyber Consulting Business of the Year by Cyber Daily - Best Cyber Technician at Cyber Forte by Defence Connect - Female Cyber Leader of the Year by Cyber Daily - City of Kingston Council Women of the year Finalist in Cyber.
Three things that define how we operate — and how we’re different from every other cybersecurity firm in Australia.
An Australian-owned cybersecurity company founded in Melbourne in 2019. Our team holds Baseline and NV2 government security clearances, CREST certification, and post-graduate qualifications from Australian and UK universities. We work across every Australian state and territory, plus New Zealand. ABN 14 636 444 838 — Australian registered, Department of Defence cleared consultants, CREST member organisation, Zero offshore subcontracting
End-to-end cybersecurity services — from offensive security (CREST-certified penetration testing across web, network, cloud, mobile, API) to compliance and certification (ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight, SOCI Act, PCI DSS, iRAP) and managed security (SOC monitoring, DFIR, dark web monitoring). Penetration testing — 8 specialisations, Compliance — 7 frameworks, Managed security — 24/7 monitoring, Incident response — DFIR capability
When Harshang Shah founded Cyber Forte, he had spent 20 years watching small and mid-market businesses navigate the same cyber threats as ASX 50 companies — without any of the resources. Cyber Forte exists to change that equation: bringing the same calibre of expertise to every client, at a price point that makes genuine security achievable. 95% client retention rate, 200+ organisations protected, Same standard for every engagement, Long-term partner, not a vendor
The experts who define how Cyber Forte thinks, advises, and delivers — every engagement is shaped by their combined experience.
Six verifiable reasons why 95% of our clients stay with us year after year.
We don’t ask you to take our word for it. Our team’s qualifications are issued by independent global bodies — verifiable by name and registration number.
Harshang Shah holds NV2 government security clearance — one of the highest civilian clearances issued by the Australian Government — enabling Cyber Forte to engage with sensitive defence, intelligence, and critical infrastructure clients. This is not a credential most Australian cybersecurity firms can claim.
Gold standard for pen test organisations
NV2 & Baseline security clearances
Offensive Security — pen testing
Cloud security certifications
ISC2 — enterprise security architecture
ISACA — IS audit professional
Lead Auditor — ISMS certification
EC-Council — ethical hacking
Independent recognition from government bodies, technology media, and industry organisations across Australia.
iTnews Benchmark Security Awards · Techpartners
Recognised as a finalist for outstanding cybersecurity delivery to Australian Government sector clients — one of Australia's most competitive categories in enterprise security.
Cyber Daily · Cyber Services Category
Payal Shah named as a finalist for Female Cyber Leader of the Year in the Cyber Services category — recognising leadership in advancing cybersecurity outcomes and industry inclusion across ANZ.
City of Kingston Council · Victoria
Payal Shah recognised by the City of Kingston as a Women of the Year finalist for contributions to digital inclusion, First Nations community support, and mentoring emerging cybersecurity talent.
We’re proud to be recognised in the Cyber Consulting Business of the Year (SME Sector) category. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the trust our clients place in us to protect what matters most.
We’re proud to have helped 50+ SMEs meet their compliance and certification requirements.
🏅Celebrating Employee Recognition, at Defence Connect
🏆 Best Cyber Technician at Cyber Forte.
From ASX Top 50 financial institutions to growth-stage technology companies — our consultants bring sector-specific risk understanding to every engagement.
Six clients across six different services — what they say about working with Cyber Forte.
Working with Cyber Forte on our ISO 27001 certification was a genuinely positive experience. They took the time to understand our specific goals and operational context. Their guidance was clear, practical, and tailored — helping us navigate the complexities of the standard with confidence. Thanks to their support, we achieved certification efficiently with a strong understanding of how to maintain compliance going forward."
"We've engaged Cyber Forte multiple times for penetration testing and they consistently deliver outstanding results. When a critical vulnerability was identified, they immediately paused testing to support urgent remediation — highlighting the value of their human-led approach. I highly recommend Cyber Forte for penetration testing, ISO 27001, NIST audits, and broader cyber security services."
"In a very short time after our engagement, Cyber Forte improved our security exposure, capability and maturity. During the process, Cyber Forte exceeded expectations on the professionalism, stakeholder engagement process, and deliverables. The board was genuinely impressed with how clearly the security journey was communicated."
"Cyber Forte has done Penetration Testing on our projects and the results are outstanding. They have found and helped fix critical security issues which other security companies were not able to find. Their attention to detail and the depth of manual testing genuinely sets them apart from every other firm we've used."
"Cyber Forte is a result-oriented company which has helped us protect our business and achieve the certifications our clients require. I highly recommend them if you are looking at securing your business. They work as trusted advisors — not consultants who hand over a document and disappear."
"I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the managed security services provided by Cyber Forte. From the start they demonstrated a deep understanding of our unique business needs. The proactive approach in identifying and mitigating potential risks has been instrumental in safeguarding our company's digital assets. The level of expertise and attention to detail is truly commendable."
Talk to our team. We’ll listen to what you’re trying to protect, explain your options
clearly, and recommend the right approach — with no pressure and no jargon.
Linkedin Profile : Harshang Shah – Founder & CISO
Headquartered in Melbourne, we provide cybersecurity services across Australia and New Zealand including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Tasmania, and Auckland.
You're not just a number to us. We work as trusted advisors, providing tailored solutions that align with your unique business requirements.
Our team holds prestigious global certifications including CREST, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISA, OSCP, CEH, and cloud certifications.
We focus on outcomes that matter. Our 99% client retention rate reflects our commitment to delivering tangible security improvements.
20+ years of combined experience working with ASX Top 50 companies and global financial institutions.
From penetration testing to compliance certifications, we offer end-to-end cybersecurity services under one roof.
Headquartered in Melbourne we provide Cyber Security services across Australia and New Zealand.
We are committed to delivering highest level of customer
satisfaction.
Client is not just a number. We work as trusted
advisors.
Our mission is to uplift cyber security posture of our customers & help protect their business.
Team with 20+ years of cybersecurity professionals experience working with Global and ASX Top 50 companies.
Our team holds global certifications, including ISO 27001, CISSP, CISA, OSCP, CEH, Azure & AWS.
Talk to our team.We’ll listen to what you’re trying to protect,
explain your options clearly, and recommend the right approach — with no pressure and no jargon.
✓ Australian-owned · ✓ CREST & NV2 certified · ✓ 200+ clients protected · ✓ 95% retention rate · ✓ Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra
Cyber Forte acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Cyber Forte Pty Limited | ABN: 14 636 444 838
