Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

Identity and access management (ACCESS) – Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF) ACCESS-3h: Extra scrutiny and monitoring for higher risk physical access

What does ACCESS-3h require?

Physical access to facilities or areas holding higher risk assets receives additional scrutiny and monitoring, such as multiple or senior approvals, extra logging and surveillance.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Identity and access management (ACCESS) – Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

ACCESS-1a ACCESS-1a: Identities created for people, services and devices needing access
ACCESS-1b ACCESS-1b: Credentials issued to those needing access
ACCESS-1c ACCESS-1c: Identities removed when no longer needed
ACCESS-1d ACCESS-1d: Password strength and reuse rules set and enforced
ACCESS-1e ACCESS-1e: Identity repositories reviewed on a schedule and on triggers
ACCESS-1f ACCESS-1f: Deprovisioning within defined time limits
ACCESS-1g ACCESS-1g: Privileged credentials used only where needed
ACCESS-1h ACCESS-1h: Stronger authentication for higher risk access

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