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CIRCIA Compliance

With the passage of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Industries Act (CIRCIA), any business deemed as critical infrastructure must now report a data breach to the federal government within 72 hours. A ransomware payment must be reported within 24 hours. Hopefully, you’ll never have anything to report. If you do, you’ll want tools like Portnox’s cloud-native NAC in place to keep you in compliance.

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CIRCIA introduces strict cyber incident reporting in the event of a breach. Are you prepared?

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Restricting Network Access for Authorized Devices

Keeping your network safe starts with controlling risk – and controlling risk starts with controlling access. Portnox Cloud features robust access control to identify and block unauthorized devices from accessing the network. From pre-connect authorization via the gold-standard 802.1x security protocol to microsegmentation and risk scoring, NAC helps to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems.

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Enforcing Least Privilege

A key aspect of comprehensive access control is the concept of least privilege. Network resources should only be accessed by those who need them to do their jobs. For instance, your HR staff shouldn’t have access to your gateway router, and your IT staff should not have access to financial resources. Portnox Cloud can be used to enforce least privilege access control which not only reduces lateral movement through network but also helps keep your critical assets safe.
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Incident Response & Reporting

The bread and butter of the new CIRCIA rules is incident response and reporting. NAC can generate reports and logs that can be used for incident documentation and reporting. Portnox Cloud offers comprehensive reporting and alerting so you’re always on top of what’s happening on your network. Portnox Cloud can assist in incident response by quickly isolating compromised devices from the network, thus limiting the spread of threats and containing potential damage.

CIRCIA is an evolving landscape. NAC can help you keep up.

Although most of the requirements spelled out in CIRCIA around reporting took effect in 2022, there are still further changes coming down the pipe. CIRCIA requires CISA (the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) to publish proposed rulemaking and solicit public feedback at regular intervals, which means security professionals everywhere will get the opportunity to weigh in on future policies. Whatever is coming down the path, Portnox Cloud can help you stay compliant and safe.

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CIRCIA Compliance

FAQs

CIRCIA compliance refers to meeting the requirements of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, which mandates cyber incident reporting for covered entities. The law is designed to improve national cyber resilience by ensuring critical infrastructure incidents are reported quickly and consistently. Portnox Cloud supports CIRCIA compliance by strengthening access control, device visibility, and security monitoring to reduce incident risk.
CIRCIA compliance applies to organizations designated as “covered entities” within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. Covered organizations must report certain cyber incidents and ransomware payments to CISA within required timeframes. Portnox Cloud helps covered organizations improve their security posture by controlling who and what devices can access networks, reducing the likelihood of incidents that trigger reporting obligations.
The “CIRCIA 72” requirement refers to the obligation for covered entities to report qualifying cyber incidents to CISA within 72 hours. CIRCIA also includes reporting requirements tied to ransomware payment events. Portnox Cloud helps organizations prepare for these obligations by improving access visibility and generating actionable network access data that supports investigation and reporting readiness.
CIRCIA compliance is important because it strengthens national cyber defense by enabling faster awareness of attacks targeting critical infrastructure. It also encourages organizations to improve incident response planning, monitoring, and accountability. Portnox Cloud supports these goals by enforcing identity- and posture-based access policies that reduce attack surface and help organizations respond faster when suspicious activity occurs.
Portnox Cloud supports CIRCIA compliance readiness by improving control and visibility across network access activity. It enforces access policies using identity and device posture checks, helping prevent unauthorized endpoints from connecting. Portnox also provides centralized logs and access data that security teams can use during investigations—helping accelerate incident triage and reporting workflows.
Yes. Strong access control reduces the likelihood of cyber incidents by limiting how attackers gain entry and move through the environment. Portnox Cloud applies zero trust principles by ensuring only authorized users and compliant devices connect to the network. This decreases exposure from unmanaged devices, compromised credentials, and excessive access—helping organizations prevent incidents that could trigger CIRCIA reporting
CIRCIA compliance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Reporting requirements and regulatory guidance can evolve, and organizations must maintain the ability to detect, investigate, and report incidents quickly. Portnox Cloud supports ongoing CIRCIA compliance by delivering continuous access monitoring, automated enforcement, and real-time device visibility to help organizations stay prepared as threats and policies change.
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