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SOCI Act Mandatory Cyber Incident Reporting: What You Need to Know (and Do)
- contactzentube
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Mandatory Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Under the SOCI Act: A Complete Guide
What Is Mandatory Cyber Incident Reporting?
Under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act, responsible entities must report cybersecurity incidents that impact or could impact the availability, reliability, or confidentiality of critical infrastructure assets.
This obligation was strengthened in 2022 amendments to address growing threats against Australia's essential systems. SOCI Act Incident Reporting
When and What Must Be Reported?
The rules are clear — and strict:
🕒 Reporting Timeframes
Within 12 hours if the incident has a significant impact (material disruption to the asset)
Within 72 hours if the impact is less severe but still noteworthy (potential disruption, loss of confidentiality, or control)
📋 Information Required in the Report
Nature of the incident
Affected systems or services
Date/time it was identified
Steps taken to resolve
Impact on service delivery
Any third parties involved
Failure to report within these timelines can result in penalties and enforcement actions.
Common Mistake: Over- or Under-Reporting of SOCI Act Incident Reporting
Some organisations over-report minor events, flooding regulators with noise. Others fail to report major breaches, risking non-compliance. Critical AI’s intelligent decision support reduces both risks by providing real-time clarity and thresholds aligned with the Act.
What’s at Stake?
🔴 Regulatory penalties
🔴 Increased government scrutiny
🔴 Reputational damage
🔴 Future procurement risks
Being proactive and precise is key. With Critical AI, you won’t miss a deadline — or file a report you didn’t need to.
Be SOCI-Compliant in Every Incident Response
Whether you manage a hospital network, telecom system, or logistics platform — mandatory cyber incident reporting applies to you. And it’s not optional.
Critical AI gives you the clarity, speed, and audit support you need to meet your SOCI responsibilities with confidence.
Ready to Make SOCI Compliance Simple?
🔐 Stay ahead of mandatory reporting obligations — without the paperwork chaos.
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