Australia: Evolution of essential eight cybersecurity framework (Essentials for enterprise IT guidance)
Progress
Current status
in consultation
12 Jul 2026 processing consultation
15 Jun 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyber Security Centre closes consultation on the evolution of the Essential Eight cyber security framework
On 12 July 2026, the Australian Cyber Security Centre closes the consultation on the evolution of the Essential Eight cyber security framework. The proposed evolution would introduce a new Essentials series, grounded in the Information Security Manu…
Event type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Cyber Security Centre opened consultation on the evolution of the Essential Eight cyber security framework
On 15 June 2026, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) opened a consultation on the evolution of the Essential Eight cyber security framework until 12 July 2026. The proposed evolution would introduce a new Essentials series, grounded in the I…
Event type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body