Protecting What Matters Most
From energy and water to transport, healthcare, finance and food supply - critical infrastructure plays a key role in the safety and well-being of all Australians. But as these sectors become increasingly digitised, they also become more vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats.
Recent high-profile incidents have shown just how disruptive and damaging a cyber attack on critical infrastructure can be. With rising threat levels and growing areas to attack, there is demand for advanced cyber security capabilities - and that means real opportunities for cyber businesses ready to step up and support the protection of these vital systems.
A Sector Rich in Opportunities
Critical infrastructure includes energy, water, transport and healthcare, telecommunications, banking, defence, food and data. As these sectors modernise, they are investing heavily in digital systems and controls.
This shift creates openings for companies with cyber expertise to help secure everything from operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments to secure data transfer, incident response and compliance support.
Opportunities exist in:
- Threat detection and prevention for operational and legacy systems
- Secure remote access solutions for field and control teams
- Risk assessments, audits and security architecture reviews
- Managed detection and response (MDR) and SOC-as-a-Service
- Training and uplift programs for cyber capability
- Compliance support for legislation such as the SOCI Act
This is an exciting time for cyber businesses to align their services with the growing needs of critical infrastructure providers and make a lasting impact on national resilience.
Read more on critical infrastructure regulations and the SOCI Act
Building a Safer Digital Future
As Australia continues to digitise, cyber resilience remains front and centre - particularly across the sectors that keep our country running. With more funding, more awareness and more urgency than ever before, critical infrastructure is a key growth area for Australia’s cyber industry.
