Adopt Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 (federal subcontractors)

Federal government contractors handling OFFICIAL: Sensitive must meet Right Fit For Risk (RFFR) including E8 ML2.

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Who must comply

Federal government contractors and subcontractors handling OFFICIAL: Sensitive data.

What triggers it

Government contract requiring RFFR compliance.

When due

Before access to data; annual reassessment.

Evidence required

IRAP assessment report, ISM compliance documentation, E8 maturity attestation.

Max penalty

Loss of contract / panel access; reputational exposure on Commonwealth supplier registers

Summary

Right Fit For Risk requirements apply to providers handling OFFICIAL: Sensitive Commonwealth data. The ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight Maturity Model are the baseline. Independent assessment by an IRAP-endorsed assessor is required.

Enforced by

Industries

Topics

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Source: https://cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cyber-security/essential-eight. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.