What Is CIRMP? A Complete Guide to SOCI Act’s All-Hazards Risk Management Requirements

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Jun 12
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Understanding CIRMP and All-Hazards Risk Domains Under the SOCI Act

What Is CIRMP?

CIRMP stands for Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program, a core requirement under Section 2A of the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act in Australia. It mandates responsible entities to develop and maintain a structured plan that manages threats to critical infrastructure assets.

But this isn’t just about cybersecurity — it’s about all hazards.

What Are the “All-Hazards” Domains? Under the SOCI Act, your CIRMP must identify and mitigate risks across four key domains:

Cybersecurity Hazards
- Threats like malware, ransomware, and data breaches
- Risk to network integrity and access control
Personnel Hazards
- Insider threats
- Inadequate background checks or training
- Lack of role-based access to systems or assets
Supply Chain Hazards
- Vendor vulnerabilities
- Insecure third-party software
- Foreign control or ownership risks
Physical Security Hazards
- Intrusions, sabotage, or theft
- Natural disasters or physical access breaches

The challenge? Each hazard requires a different approach — yet your CIRMP must integrate them into a single, holistic risk framework. Who Needs CIRMP?

If you are a responsible entity under the SOCI Act — meaning you own or operate a critical infrastructure asset — you are legally required to:

✅ Develop and maintain a CIRMP

✅ Review and update it annually

✅ Report material changes or incidents

✅ Be ready for audit or review at any time

What Happens If You Don’t Comply?

Non-compliance can lead to:

Enforcement notices
Regulatory penalties
Contractual or reputational damage
Increased scrutiny from clients and auditors

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