Section 2A of the SOCI Act Explained: What It Means and How to Comply with Confidence

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Jun 12
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Section 2A of the SOCI Act: A Practical Guide for Critical Infrastructure Operators

SOCI ACT Explained Section 2A — SOCI ACT EXPLAINED

What Is Section 2A of the SOCI Act?

The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act 2018 is one of Australia’s most important cybersecurity and risk regulations. Updated through the 2021 amendments, Section 2A introduces the Positive Security Obligation (PSO) — requiring responsible entities to implement risk management programs across cybersecurity, personnel, supply chain, and physical domains.

If you operate in sectors like:

Electricity
Water
Data storage
Telecommunications
Energy or gas

…you likely fall under the “responsible entity” definition and must meet Section 2A requirements.

What Does Section 2A Require?

Section 2A requires you to:

✅ Develop and maintain a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP)

✅ Identify and manage hazards across multiple threat domains

✅ Submit reports and risk assessments upon request

✅ Keep documentation ready for regulatory review

These obligations are not optional, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe — including regulatory enforcement and reputational damage. How Critical AI Helps You Comply with Section 2A

Compliance with Section 2A doesn’t have to be manual, slow, or costly.

Critical AI is a compliance automation platform built specifically for Australia’s regulated infrastructure sectors.

Here’s how it helps:

CIRMP Management: Easily build, update, and document your Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program — including board approvals and domain-specific hazards.
AI-Powered Document Mapping: Upload your policies and let AI instantly map them to SOCI controls.
Masking Tool: Anonymise sensitive data before processing, ensuring PII and critical info never enter AI pipelines.
Host Your Own Models: Prefer to run your internal bots? Integrate your own AI engines securely in IRAP-certified Australian cloud infrastructure.
Export-Ready Reports: Generate regulator-friendly PDF summaries and compliance snapshots.

Ready to Comply with Section 2A?

Whether you're just starting your compliance journey or need to close remaining gaps, Critical AI is the fastest, most secure way to comply with the SOCI Act.

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