Recommended Screening Packages for SOCI Act 2018 Risk Framework

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act)

The SOCI Act was passed in 2018 and was further amended to provide employers with a framework for managing and protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure assets. The Act outlines the potential risks, along with the steps organisations must take to mitigate the risk of cyber-threat.

The SOCI Act applies to the following 11 Australian sectors:

• Communications
• Data storage and processing
• Defence
• Financial services and markets
• Energy
• Food and grocery
• Healthcare and medical
• Higher education and research
• Space technology
• Transport
• Water and sewerage

How Can Organisations Help Comply with the SOCI Act?

The SOCI Act requires responsible entities to proactively assess and manage the risk presented by personnel. With this and other evolving hiring challenges, how can you help to hire authentic people who share your culture and values?

Sterling’s deep knowledge of local markets and vertical industries enables our clients to compete for talent globally and within their industries. Meanwhile, we help them to understand the best ways to hire authentic people and build a strong culture.

A background check is one of the government's recognised and recommended methods for organisations to effectively manage personnel risk. Background checks can help employers to evaluate an individual’s character, competency, and trustworthiness when determining their suitability and reliability to perform a particular role.

Recommended Screening Packages

The screening packages below are recommended for organisations operating critical infrastructure who are required to comply with the SOCI Act, specifically when onboarding a candidate (whether permanent, temporary, or contracted) or screening existing employees as necessary.

Package components will depend on the specific responsibilities of the role.

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