Strengthening Australia’s Digital Backbone: Critical Infrastructure Report Filing Begins

Australia’s Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre announced the 2024 CIRMP annual reporting period (July 1–September 28) with cybersecurity reports due August 17, requiring organizations to maintain frameworks under SOCI CIRMP Rules. The report underscores secure-by-design regulation (e.g., PSPF, SOCI Act) and calls for expanded international cooperation and public–private partnerships to bolster resilience across IT, OT, and ICS through information sharing, best practices, and harmonized policies.