New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 10.5.8.C.01: Label both cable ends for identification at CONFIDENTIAL-plus

What does 10.5.8.C.01 require?

For CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET and TOP SECRET systems, agencies must label every cable at both ends with enough information to allow it to be physically identified and inspected.

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

Other controls in Chapter 10: Infrastructure – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

10.1.42.C.01 10.1.42.C.01 Fibre optic backbone at CONFIDENTIAL and above
10.1.42.C.02 10.1.42.C.02 Fibre optic cable preferred for backbone infrastructure
10.1.43.C.01 10.1.43.C.01 Use fibre optic cabling generally
10.1.43.C.02 10.1.43.C.02 Consult GCSB on fibre with conductive strengtheners
10.1.43.C.03 10.1.43.C.03 Consult GCSB when copper cables are specified
10.1.43.C.04 10.1.43.C.04 Avoid fibre with conductive metal strengtheners or sheaths
10.1.44.C.01 10.1.44.C.01 Cabling installed to New Zealand standards
10.1.45.C.01 10.1.45.C.01 Cable and conduit colours by classification

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