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Australian Information Security ManualvsProtective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026

See exactly how Australian Information Security Manual controls map to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

42
Controls Mapped
1039
Gaps Found
4%
Coverage

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According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Australian Information Security Manual maps to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 with 4% coverage across 38 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 1,081 Australian Information Security Manual controls identifies 1043 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in Guidelines for system hardening.

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Control Mappings

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Guidelines for cyber security roles(10 mappings)

ISM-0027Authorisation to operate from authorising officer2 targets
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00860086 Authorise each system to operate before it handles government information
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00880088 Authorise at the highest classification the system will handle
ISM-0714Appointment of a CISO
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00110011 Appoint a Chief Information Security Officer
ISM-0718CISO reporting to the board
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00130013 CISO accountable for cyber security risk
ISM-1203Threat and risk assessment for each system
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00870087 Base authorisation decisions on the ISM risk-based approach
ISM-1526Continuous security monitoring by system owners
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00900090 Reassess authorisation on significant change
ISM-1634Selecting and tailoring controls
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00850085 Apply ISM controls and guidelines on a risk basis
ISM-1918CISO reporting to audit and risk committee
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::02130213 CISO reports cyber risk to each Audit Committee meeting
ISM-1966Register of systems
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00890089 Register of authorised technology systems
ISM-2001Championing a positive cyber security culture
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00230023 Positive security culture program

Guidelines for cyber security documentation(2 mappings)

ISM-0039Cyber security strategy
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00980098 Cyber security strategy and uplift plan with a Zero Trust Culture
ISM-1564Plan of action and milestones
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::01100110 Act on IRAP recommendations on a risk basis

Guidelines for gateways(2 mappings)

ISM-0100IRAP assessment of gateways
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::01140114 Use gateways with an IRAP (or ASD) assessment in the last 24 months
ISM-0628Gateways between security domains
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::02140214 Protect digital infrastructure with a gateway capability

Guidelines for cyber security incidents(2 mappings)

ISM-0140Reporting incidents to ASD
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00280028 Report significant and externally reportable incidents within timeframes
ISM-1625Insider threat mitigation program
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00510051 Insider threat program for entities managing Baseline to PV clearance subjects

Guidelines for procurement and outsourcing(4 mappings)

ISM-0141Incident reporting obligations for providers
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00420042 Contracts require incident reporting and compliance with directions
ISM-1452Supply chain risk assessment
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00460046 Consider foreign ownership, control or influence risks in procurement
ISM-1568Suppliers committed to product security
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00480048 Use secure and verifiable vendors; CISO approves residual risk
ISM-1569Shared responsibility model
→protective-security-policy-framework-pspf-release-2026::00050005 Shared Service Provider Entity documents responsibilities and accountabilities

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Why this page shows two different percentages. The 4% in the header counts how many Australian Information Security Manual controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 controls are actually evidenced, after a pass that argued against each mapping and kept only what survived. They answer different questions and they are not meant to agree.

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What are the key differences between Australian Information Security Manual and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026?

Australian Information Security Manual has 1,081 controls across its framework, while Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 covers 248 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 38 overlapping controls (4% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Guidelines for system hardening, where 215 Australian Information Security Manual controls have no direct Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 equivalent.

How many controls map between Australian Information Security Manual and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026?

Of 1,081 total Australian Information Security Manual controls, 38 map directly to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 controls, representing 4% coverage. The remaining 1043 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping Australian Information Security Manual to Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026?

1043 Australian Information Security Manual controls have no direct equivalent in Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026. The highest concentration of gaps is in Guidelines for system hardening with 215 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between Australian Information Security Manual and Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026?

The domain with the highest gap count is Guidelines for system hardening (215 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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