--- title: "IT Services for Mining Contractors in Perth | CCP" description: "IT services and cybersecurity for Perth mining contractors: supplier cyber security assessments, Essential Eight evidence and secure access for FIFO crews." url: "https://ccp.com.au/industries/mining/" --- # IT services for mining contractors in Perth ## Cyber controls your tier-one client will accept. The majors now assess contractor cyber security before granting access or awarding work. We get you there with Essential Eight controls and the evidence behind them. Our IT services for mining contractors cover fly-in fly-out (FIFO) crews and remote sites, from Perth. - Supplier cyber questionnaires completed with evidence attached - Secure remote access for FIFO, site and camp-based staff - Essential Eight alignment mapped to your client’s requirements - **40+ Google reviews** - Perth clients since 2000 - Zero offshoring We hold ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification from BSI, [certificate IS 840964](https://www.bsigroup.com/en-AU/products-and-services/assessment-and-certification/validation-and-verification/client-directory-certificate/IS%20840964/). ## Cyber security risks for mining services companies ### Your client’s security rules now include you. Supply-chain attacks mean miners treat every contractor as a possible way in. Supplier security questionnaires, Essential Eight maturity targets and cyber insurance requirements now decide who wins and keeps contracts. - #### Failed supplier assessments A “no” on multi-factor authentication (MFA), patching or backups can hold up onboarding or renewal. We fix the gaps and document them. - #### Remote and FIFO access Shared camp devices, public Wi-Fi and personal phones. We make remote access secure without making it painful. - #### Ransomware and reporting If a ransom is paid, businesses with turnover over $3 million must report it to the Department of Home Affairs within 72 hours. Your client will expect to hear from you first. ## Mining supply chain cyber rules for 2026–27 ### More operators now set Essential Eight targets for contractors. The dates that affect your IT and data obligations. We track them so you don’t have to. 1. 30 May 2025 Businesses with annual turnover over $3 million must report ransomware payments to the Department of Home Affairs within 72 hours. 2. Ongoing Supplier assessments from the majors increasingly set Essential Eight maturity targets for contractors. 3. 10 Dec 2026 Privacy policies must explain any automated decisions made using personal information, including decisions made with AI tools. 4. 2026–27 The second tranche of Privacy Act reform is in consultation. It proposes a “fair and reasonable” test for all data handling. ## Mine operator supplier security self-check ### Could you pass your client’s supplier assessment? Six questions that come up in most reviews by your tier-one client. Your answers stay on this page. Ready 0 / 6 Answer the questions to see where you stand. 1. Is MFA enforced on every account, including site and FIFO staff? Usually the first control a client checks. Yes Not sure No 2. Are all devices centrally managed, encrypted and patched on schedule? Supplier assessments ask for patching timeframes. Yes Not sure No 3. Are admin rights restricted to the people who need them? A core Essential Eight control. Yes Not sure No 4. Are backups kept offline or immutable, with a tested restore? Ransomware targets connected backups first. Yes Not sure No 5. Could you show evidence of your Essential Eight maturity level? Clients ask for evidence, not a self-rating. Yes Not sure No 6. Does your incident response plan include notifying clients? Most contracts now require it. Yes Not sure No ## What’s included in mining IT services ### Everything mining services companies need, from one Perth team. ![A transportable site office in red Pilbara country, with a satellite internet dish on the roof.](https://ccp.com.au/_astro/feature.CEw3TmM3_Z1fLzgk.webp) - #### Helpdesk for office, site & FIFO Unlimited support from Perth, including early starts and remote-site staff. - #### Essential Eight implementation Controls implemented and maintained to the maturity level your clients expect. - #### Remote access & connectivity Secure access for site and camp-based staff over any connection. - #### Device management Laptops and phones managed, encrypted, patched and wipeable if lost. - #### 24/7 threat detection Monitoring and containment around the clock through our partner, a specialist 24/7 security operations centre. - #### Supplier evidence pack Questionnaire answers, policies and evidence ready for client assessments. ## Reviews of our IT support and cyber security updates ### Trusted by Perth organisations since 2000. Local engineers, long relationships and a lot of referrals. That only happens when the work holds up. [Read more client reviews](https://ccp.com.au/reviews/) > “I have used them for many years and have referred them to many of our clients. They are professional, super knowledgeable and proactively make sure that the IT side of my business always works.” **Rueben Taylor** · Google review > “Thanks Lee for your regular updates, particularly regarding viruses, malware and cyber security!” **Linda Grant** · Google review ## Mining contractor IT FAQs ### What contractors ask before a supplier assessment. Something not covered? Call [(08) 9467 2269](tel:+61894672269) and ask an engineer directly. ### What Essential Eight maturity level do we need? It depends on your client. Many ask for Maturity Level One or Two across all eight controls. We read your contract requirements and plan to that target. ### Can you support staff on remote sites? Yes. We support FIFO and site staff remotely, with secure access that works over satellite and mobile connections. ### Can you complete our client’s supplier questionnaire? Yes. We answer the technical sections and attach the evidence. Where you can’t yet say yes, we flag it and tell you what it takes to fix. ### Who has access to our systems? Your helpdesk, engineering and admin accounts stay with CCP staff in Perth. For 24/7 threat detection and containment we partner with a specialist security operations centre. We document all of this for your auditors, your insurer and your privacy policy.