Why Cyber-Physical Security Must Be a Leadership Priority
Australia’s critical infrastructure faces escalating cyber-physical threats, with adversaries targeting industrial control systems, operational technology (OT) and critical medical services. Security failures in these environments don’t just disrupt operations; they pose real risks to public safety, national security and our economic stability.
This whitepaper, Securing Society: Insights on Cyber-Physical Safety in Australia’s Critical Infrastructure, is based on interviews with industry leaders and specialist practitioners. It offers firsthand insights into emerging threats, regulatory shifts and the leadership strategies essential for strengthening resilience.
Key Insights for Critical Infrastructure Leaders
- The Evolving Threat Landscape – How cyber-physical attacks on energy, transport and emergency healthcare are intensifying.
- Regulatory and Compliance Implications – What the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act and evolving security mandates mean for executive accountability.
- Executive Cyber Leadership – Why security is no longer just an IT concern but a boardroom imperative.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies – A leadership-driven approach to securing OT environments, enhancing incident response and building long-term resilience.
Action is Needed – Now
Cyber-physical security is not a future risk – it’s a present and escalating challenge. Recent attacks on industrial systems and critical services reinforce the urgent need for decisive leadership.
Download the full whitepaper today for the insights and strategies necessary to safeguard your organisation’s essential operations.
