Analyst firm Takepoint Research has released data detailing that Australia’s critical infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to cyber-physical threats, with significant real-world safety impacts. Insights from over 50 industry leaders and practitioners reveal serious gaps in risk management, including fragmented IT risk management, opaque OT (operational technology) risk management, workforce shortages, supply chain vulnerabilities, and complex infrastructure lifecycles. Despite regulations like the SOCI Act (2018), many organizations remain unprepared.
To build resilience, the whitepaper titled ‘Securing Society: Insights on Cyber-Physical Safety in Australia’s Critical Infrastructure,’ authored by Sam Mackenzie, associate analyst at Takepoint recommends that leaders integrate cyber-physical risks into enterprise frameworks, foster IT-OT collaboration, and strengthen supply chain security while prioritizing defense-in-depth strategies. The paper seeks to establish a foundational understanding of the cyber threats and leadership challenges confronting Australia’s modern infrastructure. It emphasizes that effective defense can be achieved through strong…
