SoNS — Systems of National Significance (SOCI)
Declared SoNS face enhanced cyber security obligations.
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Who must comply
Entities declared as Systems of National Significance.
What triggers it
Ministerial SoNS declaration.
When due
Per declaration; ongoing enhanced obligations.
Evidence required
Compliance with enhanced cyber security obligations + Home Affairs direction.
Max penalty
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Summary
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 — SoNS declaration by Minister of Home Affairs. Enhanced cyber security obligations including pen testing + vulnerability assessments + Govt-developed response plans.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
cyber-securitycritical-infrastructure
Related obligations
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with SoNS — Systems of National Significance (SOCI)?
- Entities declared as Systems of National Significance.
- What triggers SoNS — Systems of National Significance (SOCI)?
- Ministerial SoNS declaration.
- When is SoNS — Systems of National Significance (SOCI) due?
- Per declaration; ongoing enhanced obligations.
- What evidence is required for SoNS — Systems of National Significance (SOCI)?
- Compliance with enhanced cyber security obligations + Home Affairs direction.
Source: https://cisc.gov.au/soci. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.