In 2019, after years of service in the Australian military, our founder Virginia Calegare noticed a critical gap. Organisations faced a rising tide of cyber threats but lacked a partner who could combine strategic thinking with hands on technical capability. Traditional audits and tick‑box compliance often left teams firefighting incidents instead of preventing them. That moment became the spark that started RightSec, a risk‑based, intelligence‑led cyber security consultancy designed to translate threat intelligence into real protection for clients. From the outset we focused on governance, risk and compliance and expanded into trusted advisory services and rapid incident response for organisations of all sizes.
Today RightSec is a Brisbane‑based partner with a team of experts who hold industry certifications and blend strategic guidance with practical security execution. We offer 24/7 managed security services, cyber strategy consulting, penetration testing, digital forensics and incident response, and team augmentation. We have forged partnerships with leading vendors, including Palo Alto Networks, enabling rapid deployment of advanced tooling during incidents. Our mission is to be a trusted partner for security, reliability and measurable improvements in security maturity across APAC and beyond.
From its origins, RightSec has grown into a company serving businesses and government bodies across industries, with integrity, reliability and customer centricity at its core. The founders remain focused on continuous learning and delivering tangible outcomes, not just reports, as we help organisations secure digital transformation and manage cyber risk while giving back to the community.