Brennan wins multi-year IT and cybersecurity contract with National Capital Authority

Brennan has been awarded a multi-year contract by the National Capital Authority (NCA) to manage its IT and cybersecurity environment.

The agreement - an initial three-year term with options to extend to up to nine years - will see Brennan, alongside its Canberra-based cybersecurity business CBR Cyber, deliver a comprehensive suite of managed IT services.

The contract includes delivery of strengthened cybersecurity capabilities, a virtual CTO and CISO advisory function and a modern digital operating model tailored to meet the NCA’s evolving needs.

The National Capital Authority is a non-corporate Australian Government agency within the Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts portfolio, performing the role of trustee of the National Capital.

The NCA is responsible for shaping the National Capital into the future; managing and enhancing the nationally significant parts of Canberra; and fostering awareness of Canberra as Australia’s National Capital.

Brennan MD Dave Stevens, said the appointment by NCA was a key milestone in the company’s federal government growth strategy.

“Over the past few years, we’ve invested significantly in building on our sovereign capabilities to deliver secure, scalable technology environments that meet the specific requirements of government,” he said.

“With CBR Cyber now a Brennan company, we offer a full-service, security-first model, covering everything from architecture to operations, with all control, support, and governance delivered in Australia. This ensures sensitive data remains protected and onshore, where it belongs.

“Our appointment by the NCA affirms the strength of this model and positions us well to support more federal agencies with modern, resilient, and secure digital services in a rapidly evolving landscape.“It marks a significant expansion of Brennan’s footprint in Canberra, further establishing the company as a leading provider of secure, sovereign ICT services to the Australian public sector.”

Former CBR Cyber MD and Brennan federal manager, Andrew Weir, said when CBR Cyber became a Brennan company, it created a sovereign alternative to global integrators for federal government agencies.

“As a result of the acquisition, Brennan brings national reach and mature capabilities coupled with local presence and accountability,” he said.

“Government agencies face complex, high-stakes challenges, particularly around cybersecurity and operational continuity. Our response to the NCA is a strong example of how we combine deep public sector experience with technical rigour to deliver meaningful outcomes.”

“As part of the Brennan True Performance System, we’re committed to a people-first approach, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and enabling the smoother adoption of new systems."

Earlier this month, TasPorts, a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport, announced that its undertaking a multimillion-dollar digital transformation delivered in partnership with Brennan.