• The Australian Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre mandated annual reports from entities responsible for 831 critical infrastructure assets, beginning in 2023-2024
• Just over half of responsible entities submitted their annual reports this year, with 78% of reports submitted coming from the energy sector
• With a range of services helping energy industry assets achieve CIRMP compliance, OpusV is proud to be at the forefront of the effort to protect Australian critical infrastructure from cyber threats  

As renewable energy in Australia grows, the energy sector is leading the charge on critical infrastructure mandatory reporting

With 78% of annual reports submitted originating from the energy sector, the sector’s laudable dynamism has set it head-and-shoulders above its peers.  

Although 2023-2024 was the program’s first mandatory reporting period, the Australian Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre received reports from only 54% of all critical infrastructure assets. Only the energy sector bucked this sluggish trend: energy assets made up more than two thirds of all submissions made during the reporting period, which concluded at the end of September 2024.  

Early adoption proves again to be a core strength of the industry, with submissions coming in from innovative assets including wind, hydro and solar farm installations, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The biggest takeaway from 2023-2024 is renewable energy dynamism, with more energy sector operators taking responsibility for advancing the Risk Management Program than any other group across Australia.

Gain peace of mind and protect your renewable energy systems

With service offerings ranging from auditing and remediation to identity and access management, OpusV champions compliance by design. In the coming year, we will again be at the forefront of the effort to protect renewable energy in Australia from cyber threats.  

Will your asset be ready for the 2025-2026 reporting period? Reach out today and discover a range of services aimed at uplifting operational risk management, including consultation with in-house experts on AESCSF, SOCI and CIRMP compliance.

Whatever your goals for the 2025-2026 reporting period, OpusV are here to help make it happen.