The Decipher Bureau

The Decipher Bureau is a recruitment and professional services consultancy specialising in cyber security and risk. Founded by Matt Dunham in 2002, the company matches the right people to the right roles by leveraging one of the most extensive networks of cyber security and risk professionals in the industry. The Decipher Bureau goes beyond traditional recruitment, actively investing in the industry to help individuals and organisations adapt as cyber security and risk evolve. The company distinguishes itself by filtering out noise to uncover the right people and advising clients on how to build the right kind of teams, whether they need entry-level technical talent, compliance officers focused on risk, or CISOs who translate cyber security language for large enterprises.

The Decipher Bureau specialises in cyber security and risk recruitment across multiple service lines. For contractors, the company supports individual short-term requirements through to full-scale cyber transformation teams. For permanent hires, the company takes the risk out of long-term appointments by thoroughly vetting candidates to ensure only the right people are recommended. The company also offers retained search services, combining powerful analytics, professional marketing and networking to secure executives who fit organisational culture. Additionally, The Decipher Bureau provides professional services with people possessing specific cyber or risk skills for drafting cyber policies, improving security posture, or enhancing business resilience, whether needed for a month or as a full turn-key solution for six months.

The Decipher Bureau operates across Australia with offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, serving clients ranging from boutique tech companies and start-ups to global corporations. The company is deeply embedded in the cyber security and risk community, sponsoring industry events like BSides and CrikeyCon, promoting diversity through groups like FITT and the TechGirls Movement, and engaging with professional bodies including AISA and AWSN. Clients choose The Decipher Bureau for its extensive market knowledge, sound advice, quick action on behalf of clients, and commitment to ethical recruiting practices combined with best practice drawn from working across energy, infrastructure, financial services and defence sectors.