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Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

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Australia (Commonwealth); administered by the Department of Home Affairs (Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre)
vSecurity of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (No. 29, 2018) as amended, Compilation No. 9 (C2026C00213) in force 4 June 2026, incorporating Acts No. 114 of 2020, No. 13 and No. 124 of 2021, No. 33 of 2022, No. 74 and No. 76 of 2023, No. 100 of 2024 and No. 75 of 2025
6 domains
32 controls

Australia's Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 as in force from 4 June 2026: the duties on responsible entities, direct interest holders, operators and managed service providers of critical infrastructure assets across eleven sectors, from register reporting and the board-approved risk management program and annual report to 12- and 72-hour cyber incident reports, the enhanced cyber security obligations for systems of national significance, the telecommunications security obligation, Ministerial and serious incident directions, and the rules on protected information. Every leaf read against the authorised compilation.

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Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth); administered by the Department of Home Affairs (Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre) with 6 domains and 32 controls that map to 138 other frameworks. The largest domains are Part 2C: Enhanced cyber security obligations for systems of national significance – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) (8 controls), Parts 2A and 2AA: Critical infrastructure risk management programs and annual reports – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) (8 controls), Parts 3, 3A and 4: Directions, serious incident response and protected information – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) (6 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (6)

Part 2 and Parts 6 to 6A: Register information and notifications – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

5 controls
Controls in the Part 2 and Parts 6 to 6A: Register information and notifications – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) domain of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI): 5 controls
CodeTitle
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s12F(3)Tell a data storage or processing provider that it holds business critical data
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s23Give the Secretary initial operational and interest and control information
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s24Notify notifiable events and correct register information within 30 days
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s52Notify changes to the reporting entities for a privately declared asset
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s52DNotify the Secretary when ceasing to be responsible entity for a system of national significance

Part 2B: Notification of cyber security incidents – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

2 controls
Controls in the Part 2B: Notification of cyber security incidents – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) domain of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI): 2 controls
CodeTitle
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30BCReport a critical cyber security incident within 12 hours
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30BDReport other cyber security incidents with a relevant impact within 72 hours

Part 2C: Enhanced cyber security obligations for systems of national significance – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

8 controls
Controls in the Part 2C: Enhanced cyber security obligations for systems of national significance – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) domain of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI): 8 controls
CodeTitle
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30CD-30CEAdopt, maintain and comply with a statutory incident response plan
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30CF-30CHReview and update the incident response plan and give copies to the Secretary
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30CM-30CPUndertake a cyber security exercise when required
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30CQ-30CRGive internal, and if required external, evaluation reports on the exercise
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30CU-30CZUndertake a vulnerability assessment and report within 30 days
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30CW-30CXAssist designated officers who undertake a vulnerability assessment
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30DB-30DFGive ASD periodic or event-based system information reports
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30DJ-30DMInstall and maintain system information software

Part 2D: Enhanced security regulation for critical telecommunications assets – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

3 controls
Controls in the Part 2D: Enhanced security regulation for critical telecommunications assets – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) domain of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI): 3 controls
CodeTitle
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30EBProtect critical telecommunications assets for security and against hazards
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30ECNotify the Secretary of changes that may affect the security obligation
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30EFComply with a Ministerial direction to stop using or supplying a carriage service

Parts 2A and 2AA: Critical infrastructure risk management programs and annual reports – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

8 controls
Controls in the Parts 2A and 2AA: Critical infrastructure risk management programs and annual reports – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) domain of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI): 8 controls
CodeTitle
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30ACAdopt and maintain a critical infrastructure risk management program
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30ADComply with the adopted program
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30AE-30AFReview the program regularly and keep it up to date
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30AGGive the board-approved annual CIRMP report within 90 days of year end
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30AHMake the program meet the statutory purpose and the CIRMP Rules
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30AIVary the program as directed to fix serious deficiencies
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30AKAHave regard to the prescribed matters when adopting, reviewing or varying the program
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s30AQGive the annual report for assets exempt from Part 2A

Parts 3, 3A and 4: Directions, serious incident response and protected information – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)

6 controls
Controls in the Parts 3, 3A and 4: Directions, serious incident response and protected information – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) domain of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI): 6 controls
CodeTitle
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s32-34Comply with a Ministerial direction to address a risk prejudicial to security
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s35AK-35AMGive information under a serious incident information gathering direction
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s35AQ-35ATComply with a serious incident action direction
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s35BBAssist ASD acting on an intervention request
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s37Answer the Secretary's notice to give information or documents
security-of-critical-infrastructure-act-2018-soci::s45Handle protected information only as the Act authorises

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI), you already cover:

Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)

15%

10 controls mapped

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FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)

15%

10 controls mapped

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

15%

10 controls mapped

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Maps to 138 other frameworks

67 total controls
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
10 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
15%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
10 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
15%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
10 source controls mapped|15 target controls covered
15%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
10 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
15%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
10 source controls mapped|20 target controls covered
15%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
9 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
13%
PCI PIN Security
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
12%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
12%
PCI P2PE
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
12%
PCI SSF
8 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
12%
APRA CPS 234
8 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
12%
API 1164
8 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
12%
NIST SP 1800-32
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
12%
South Korea ISMS-P
8 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
12%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
8 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
12%
IEC 62443
8 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
12%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
8 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
12%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
8 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
12%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
12%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
10%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
7 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
10%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
UK AI Regulation Framework
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
9%
SOC 2
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
9%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
SASB Standards
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
9%
ISO 22320:2018
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
UK Open Banking Standard
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ITIL 4
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
NIST SP 800-190
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
5 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Solvency II
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
4 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
6%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
6%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Virginia CDPA
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Uruguay DPL
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Taiwan PDPA
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
Bahrain PDPL
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27799:2025
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
Singapore AI Governance Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act 2022
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
APPI
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
COBIT 2019
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Cybersecurity Requirements
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
ISO/SAE 21434
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
3%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27043:2015
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.1 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/TS 22318:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/TS 22317:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Samoa Telecommunications Act 2005
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
3GPP 5G Security Architecture (TS 33.501)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
1%
ISO 22000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Secure by Design: A Guide for Manufacturers (CISA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
GDPR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Aged Care Act 2024 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 14001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
TCFD Recommendations
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
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What is Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) and who does it apply to?

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth); administered by the Department of Home Affairs (Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre) with 6 domains and 32 controls. Australia's Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 as in force from 4 June 2026: the duties on responsible entities, direct interest holders, operators and managed service providers of critical infrastructure assets across eleven sectors, from register reporting and the board-approved risk management program and annual report to 12- and 72-hour cyber incident reports, the enhanced cyber security obligations for systems of national significance, the telecommunications security obligation, Ministerial and serious incident directions, and the rules on protected information. Every leaf read against the authorised compilation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) actually require?

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) has 32 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Part 2C: Enhanced cyber security obligations for systems of national significance – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) (8 controls), Parts 2A and 2AA: Critical infrastructure risk management programs and annual reports – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) (8 controls), Parts 3, 3A and 4: Directions, serious incident response and protected information – Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) do I already cover?

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI) maps to 138 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (15% coverage), FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) (15% coverage), NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (15% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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