The Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF) Schedule
AESCSF Program
Planning is complete for the AESCSF Program and registrations to participate are now open.
Provided dates are indicative in nature and subject to change, but anticipated timings are as follows:
- From mid-April 2025, Australian energy organisations will be invited to participate in the AESCSF Program
- Late-April 2025, AESCSF Program assessment portal opens
- Late-April through to late May, AESCSF educational sessions
- Early-June 2025, AESCSF Program portal closes
- Late-June 2025, AESCSF Benchmarking available to participating organisations
- June 2025, AESCSF Annual Report to Energy Ministers
The AESCSF Program will allow organisations to self-assess and benchmark against AESCSF Version 2 and Version 2 Lite. Version 1 and Version 1 Lite are not being offered through the portal. The offline toolkit and supporting materials for Version 1 and Version 1 Lite will continue to be available via the AEMO website.
Organisations can utilise the AESCSF Version 1, Version 2 and Lite Version offline toolkits at any time by visiting the AESCSF Framework and Resources page to perform self-assessments in support of cyber uplift programs, prioritisation of investment and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulatory obligations under the SoCI Act.
Contacts
For further information on the AESCSF or details on how to register please contact the Project Team:
E: aescsf@aemo.com.au