Diamond IT helped a defence services customer meet a government-mandated uplift in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) — or risk losing critical contracts. The customer needed to reach Essential Eight Level 1 compliance immediately, with Level 2 on the roadmap. Diamond IT stepped in with expert change management, cultural guidance, and Microsoft’s GRC tools to deliver results fast.
Using Microsoft Purview, Diamond IT enabled the organisation to discover, classify, and secure sensitive data across its environment. This visibility supported ISO 27001 alignment, mitigated insider threats, and empowered accurate compliance reporting.
Key Takeaways & Benefits:
- Rapid uplift to Essential Eight Level 1 for compliance with government contracts
- Data visibility and classification using Microsoft Purview for risk profiling
- Streamlined ISO 27001 alignment with Purview’s built-in templates
- Effective change management minimised disruption and boosted staff buy-in
- Insider risk detection through behavioural monitoring
- Support for ongoing GRC reporting to regulators and partners
Diamond IT’s blend of technical insight and people-first strategy ensures even SMBs can adopt enterprise-grade GRC frameworks—securing operations and unlocking long-term value.
