Supply Chain Risk
Management Australia
Your manufacturing line is only as secure as its weakest link. Intrix helps you manage complex supply chain risks and meet your SOCI Act compliance obligations.
A Single Point of Failure Can Halt Your Entire Operation
Manufacturers sit at the critical center of complex global supply chains. A disruption in one facility yours or a key supplier’s can have a domino effect, causing missed deadlines, contractual penalties, and significant financial losses
Customers Demand Security
Your customers now expect strong cybersecurity from their suppliers security is becoming a key differentiator and essential for winning contracts
Government Mandates Security
Many Australian manufacturers now fall under the SOCI Act, requiring a formal risk management program that also tackles supply chain risks
Intrix SOCI Act Readiness for Manufacturers
We provide a specialised advisory service for manufacturers who fall under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act. We help you navigate your obligations and build a more resilient supply chain
SOCI Act Readiness
We help you understand your specific obligations under the Act, focusing on the unique risks in a manufacturing environment and ensuring compliance with all requirements
Determination of critical infrastructure asset classification
Critical Infrastructure Risk requirements analysis
Cyber Security Obligations (ECSO) compliance assessment
Register of Critical Infrastructure Assets registration
Material change notification requirements and processes
Board-level briefing on SOCI Act obligations & implications
Risk Management Development
We partner with you to develop and document the required risk management program that meets SOCI Act requirements while being practical for your manufacturing operations.
All hazards risk assessment methodology
Supply chain risk identification and assessment
Critical asset and system dependency mapping
Risk treatment plan development and prioritisation
Annual program review and continuous improvement
Documentation templates and governance frameworks
Third & Fourth Party Risk Management
Your supply chain extends beyond your direct suppliers. We help you understand and manage the cascading risks across your entire supplier ecosystem
Third Party Risk (Direct Suppliers)
Your direct suppliers and contractors with access to your systems or data highest supply chain risk
Fourth Party Risk (Sub-Suppliers)
Fourth-party risk comes from your suppliers’ suppliers often hidden but just as dangerous
Risk Scoring
Automated risk scoring based on access, criticality, and security posture
Vendor Inventory
Centralised supplier database with risk
Why SOCI Act Compliance is Critical
National Security
The SOCI Act ensures critical infrastructure like yours stays operational, even during cyber attacks or disruptions
Legal Obligation
Non-compliance can trigger major penalties, government audits, and even operational intervention in severe cases under the SOCI Act
Customer Requirements
SOCI compliance proves your security and is now key to winning major contracts
Business Resilience
Beyond compliance, the risk management program required by the SOCI Act actually improves your operational resilience, helping you identify and address vulnerabilities before they cause disruptions.
Supply Chain Risk Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SOCI Act apply to my manufacturing business?
The SOCI Act applies to certain critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, water, food and grocery, transport, communications, financial services and markets, data storage or processing, the defence industry, health care and medical, higher education and research, and space technology. We can help determine if your operations are covered.
What's the difference between third and fourth party risk?
Third party risk comes from vendors and contractors you have a direct relationship with and who can access your systems or data. Fourth party risk comes from your vendors’ own subcontractors, who you have no direct relationship with but whose security still affects you. Both layers fall within the supply chain risks your SOCI Act risk management program needs to address.
How do we manage fourth party risk when we have no direct relationship?
Fourth party risk is managed indirectly, by requiring your direct vendors to contractually disclose their own supplier relationships. We help you build right to audit clauses, subcontractor security requirements and regular reporting obligations into vendor contracts, ensuring your SOCI Act risk management program accounts for risk beyond your immediate supplier tier.
What happens if one of our suppliers has a cyber incident?
If a supplier has a cyber incident, you may face operational disruption, data exposure, or obligations under the SOCI Act and the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, depending on the relationship and data involved. We help develop supplier incident response playbooks and ensure your CIRMP addresses supply chain hazards.
How long does it take to achieve SOCI Act compliance?
Most manufacturers can establish initial SOCI Act compliance, including asset registration and a baseline risk management program, within three to six months. Full maturity, including enhanced obligations if you hold a System of National Significance, often takes longer and depends on your existing security posture and the complexity of your supply chain.
Can you help us prepare for a government audit?
Yes. We help you prepare for a SOCI Act compliance audit by reviewing your risk management program against the Act’s requirements, organising your evidence and documentation, and briefing your team on what auditors typically look for. We can also attend the audit alongside you if needed.
Build Resilience Into Your Supply Chain
Don’t let supply chain vulnerabilities threaten your operations. Contact Intrix to manage your industrial cyber risks and meet your SOCI Act obligations