{"id":5838,"date":"2024-06-25T07:53:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T05:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/australia\/?post_type=markets&p=5838"},"modified":"2024-06-26T04:41:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T02:41:45","slug":"preparing-for-the-soci-act-how-it-affects-critical-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"markets","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/australia\/markets\/security-technology\/cybersecurity\/preparing-for-the-soci-act-how-it-affects-critical-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for the SOCI Act: How it affects Critical Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Federal Government launched the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act (2018) to promote improved preparedness and resilience of critical infrastructure assets in Australia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building resilience against escalating cyber threats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The SOCI Act aims to establish Australia\u2019s defences against escalating cybersecurity threats impacting critical infrastructure assets. The SOCI Act establishes a regulatory framework to provide continuity and reliability of service, while also bolstering the country’s capacity to respond to and recover from potential cyber-attacks and other emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Industries does the SOCI Act apply to?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The SOCI Act has been introduced to protect Critical Infrastructure assets, systems, and networks that if impacted, can significantly impact the social, economic wellbeing of Australia and\/or impact national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SOCI Act applies to the following 11 sectors:<\/summary>\n
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