Australian Information Security Manual
Guidelines for personnel security

Australian Information Security Manual ISM-0434: Screening and clearances before access

Personnel undergo appropriate employment screening and, where necessary, hold an appropriate security clearance before being granted access to systems and their resources.

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New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) · 3 controls

  • 16.3.7.C.01 16.3.7.C.01 Appropriately cleared privileged user for down-classification transfers
  • 17.9.35.C.01 17.9.35.C.01 Preconditions for cryptographic system administrator access
  • 3.2.8.C.01 3.2.8.C.01 CISO clearance and compartmented briefing eligibility

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 · 2 controls

  • 0121 0121 Complete pre-employment checks before temporary access; NV1 for TOP SECRET
  • 0132 0132 Personnel with ongoing classified access are cleared to the right level

ATO Digital Service Provider (DSP) Operational Security Framework · 1 control

  • SEC.PERSONNEL Personnel security for hiring, managing and terminating staff and contractors

ISO 27002:2022 · 1 control

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 · 1 control

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