30CURequirement to undertake vulnerability assessment

30CU Requirement to undertake vulnerability assessment

(1) The Secretary may, by written notice given to an entity that is the responsible entity for a system of national significance, require the entity to: (a) undertake, or cause to be undertaken, a vulnerability assessment in relation to: (i) the system; and (ii) all types of cyber security incidents; and (b) do so within the period specified in the notice. (2) The Secretary may, by written notice given to an entity that is the responsible entity for a system of national significance, require the entity to: (a) undertake, or cause to be undertaken, a vulnerability assessment in relation to: (i) the system; and (ii) one or more specified types of cyber security incidents; and (b) do so within the period specified in the notice. (3) In deciding whether to give a notice to an entity under subsection (1) or (2), the Secretary must have regard to: (a) the costs that are likely to be incurred by the entity in complying with the notice; and (b) the reasonableness and proportionality of the requirement in the notice; and (c) such other matters (if any) as the Secretary considers relevant. (4) Before giving a notice to an entity under subsection (1) or (2) in relation to the system of national significance, the Secretary must consult: (a) the entity; and (b) if there is a relevant Commonwealth regulator that has functions relating to the security of that system—the relevant Commonwealth regulator.