Labor expands secret critical infrastructure list amid cyber overhaul
Over 40 critical infrastructure operators across energy, finance and communications have been declared “systems of national significance”, which may subject them to new cybersecurity obligations.
More than 40 operators of critical infrastructure assets may soon face enhanced cybersecurity obligations after being designated as “systems of national significance”.
Minister for Home Affairs and Cybersecurity Tony Burke will today announce the declaration of 46 additional assets on the list, bringing the total number to more than 200.
While the list of Systems of National Significance is not publicly declared for national security reasons, it includes assets in key sectors including energy, communications, transport, financial services, food supply and data processing.
The assets were already subject to strict obligations under the nation’s critical infrastructure laws, but will now face additional requirements if the secretary of the Department of Home Affairs Stephanie Foster activates them.
