Utilities, ports may have to reveal IT outsourcers to Australian government | iTnews

Posted by Steven Kirby | Oct 11, 2017 | Australia, Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Federal Government, iTnews, Legislation and Regulation | 0 |

About 100 operators of critical electricity, water and port infrastructure in Australia may be forced to detail their IT security postures and outsourcers to the government under new rules proposed today.

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