Australian Information Security Manual
Guidelines for communications infrastructure

Australian Information Security Manual ISM-0218: TOP SECRET fibre-optic fly leads over five metres

What does ISM-0218 require?

If TOP SECRET fibre-optic fly leads exceeding five metres in length are used to connect wall outlet boxes to IT equipment, they are run in a protective and easily inspected pathway that is clearly labelled at the IT equipment end with the wall outlet box's identifier.

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What else in your programme already covers this

This control maps to 2 controls across 2 other frameworks. If you already hold one of them, the evidence you collected for it is the starting point here rather than new work.

ISO 27002:2022 · 1 control

  • 7.12 Cabling security
  • 10.6.27.C.01 10.6.27.C.01 Fibre fly lead length and long-lead conditions

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Other controls in Guidelines for communications infrastructure

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