Fixed-Scope Projects
Clearly defined pieces of work with an agreed outcome and price.
- Microsoft 365 security baseline review and uplift.
- Firewall ruleset clean-up and documentation.
- Targeted Essential 8 gap assessment and roadmap.
Engagement Models
DingoSec offers a small set of engagement models that reflect how most clients actually work: short, focused projects; retainers for advice and incident response; and longer-term partnership for Essential 8 and platform work.
Time & Materials / Contracting
For organisations that need a security engineer embedded into a project or team.
- Short-term backfill for security engineering roles.
- Support for large migrations or acquisitions.
- Hands-on tuning of existing tools and platforms.
Advisory Retainer
Light-weight ongoing engagement for questions, design reviews, and incident response support.
- Monthly or quarterly check-ins.
- On-call guidance for incidents and investigations.
- Review of proposed changes and architectures.
Essential 8 Program Support
Support for organisations that need to build and maintain an Essential 8 programme.
- Initial maturity assessment and roadmap.
- Support for implementation and enforcement.
- Optional deployment of our automated compliance solutions.
The Cost of Inaction
| Scenario | Average Cost (SMB) | DingoSec Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Business Email Compromise (Invoice Fraud) | $40,000 - $150,000+ | Fixed-price M365 Hardening |
| Ransomware Outbreak & Downtime | $250,000+ & Brand Damage | Essential 8 Roadmap & Backup Validation |
| Lost Contract due to failed Audit | Varies (Revenue Loss) | Retainer / Advisory Support |
Next Steps
If any of these models fit, or you’re not sure which is right, please get in touch for a short discovery call. We can usually suggest a practical starting point within a single conversation.