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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 14 MIN

Who can you trust? Securing critical infrastructure: Critical Worker Identification and Management Framework

from In Australia’s National Interest - Security of Critical Infrastructure · host Pentagram Advisory

In an era of rising security threats, how do organisations ensure the integrity of the people entrusted with critical infrastructure? From workforce screening to insider threat mitigation, the security of critical workers is paramount.In this episode, we explore the Critical Worker Identification and Management Framework, a structured approach to identifying, vetting, and monitoring individuals who hold privileged access to essential assets and systems. We break down:✅ The importance of critical worker security under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) 2018✅ Best practices for workforce screening, ongoing suitability assessments, and risk-based categorisation✅ The role of insider threat mitigation and third-party risk management✅ How organisations can integrate security, governance, and risk management into workforce planningWhether you're a security professional, risk manager, or leader responsible for safeguarding critical assets, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to strengthen personnel security and enhance compliance.Tune in now and take a proactive approach to protecting what matters most.

In an era of rising security threats, how do organisations ensure the integrity of the people entrusted with critical infrastructure? From workforce screening to insider threat mitigation, the security of critical workers is paramount.In this episode, we explore the Critical Worker Identification and Management Framework, a structured approach to identifying, vetting, and monitoring individuals who hold privileged access to essential assets and systems. We break down:✅ The importance of critical worker security under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) 2018✅ Best practices for workforce screening, ongoing suitability assessments, and risk-based categorisation✅ The role of insider threat mitigation and third-party risk management✅ How organisations can integrate security, governance, and risk management into workforce planningWhether you're a security professional, risk manager, or leader responsible for safeguarding critical assets, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to strengthen personnel security and enhance compliance.Tune in now and take a proactive approach to protecting what matters most.

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