Ep 161 - From Compliance to Resilience: SOCI Reforms in an AI-Driven Threat Landscape

Australia’s critical infrastructure operators are entering a new phase of security and risk management. With enhanced obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act, rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, and growing supply chain vulnerabilities, organisations must rethink how they identify, manage, and respond to emerging threats.In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, Dr Maher Magrabi, Director of Security, Cybersecurity & Risk at Lote Consulting Pty Ltd, discusses the changing landscape in “From Compliance to Resilience: SOCI Reforms in an AI-Driven Threat Landscape.”The conversation explores the purpose of the SOCI Act, what the 2026 Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) reforms mean for regulated entities, how AI is transforming both cyber threats and defensive capabilities, and why supply chain resilience has become a critical priority for security leaders.Whether you’re responsible for security, cybersecurity, risk, governance, compliance, or executive leadership, this episode provides valuable context for understanding Australia’s evolving critical infrastructure obligations and the practical steps organisations should be taking today.In this episode:The original purpose of the SOCI ActWhat changed under the 2026 CIRMP reformsHow AI is reshaping the threat landscapeWhy supply chain risk is becoming a major security challengePractical advice for security and risk leadersA preview of Dr Magrabi’s presentation at the Security Expo and ConferenceListen now for an insightful discussion on moving beyond compliance and building genuine resilience in an increasingly complex threat environment.To hear Dr Magrabi present live, book tickets for the Security Conference running from September 2-3 at the ICC in Sydney at securityexpo.com.au