New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 8.1.13.C.02: 8.1.13.C.02 Decide on further TSCM testing after visitor access

For CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET and TOP SECRET systems, agencies must decide whether additional technical surveillance counter-measure testing is needed, especially when visitors or contractors have been in secure areas.

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

Other controls in Chapter 8: Physical Security – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

8.1.10.C.01 8.1.10.C.01 Facilities housing systems certified and accredited under PSR
8.1.11.C.01 8.1.11.C.01 Prevent unauthorised observation of systems
8.1.11.C.02 8.1.11.C.02 Position workstations away from windows and doorways
8.1.12.C.01 8.1.12.C.01 No non-agency devices in TOP SECRET areas without approval
8.1.13.C.01 8.1.13.C.01 Technical surveillance counter-measure tests during physical certification
8.2.5.C.01 8.2.5.C.01 Servers and network devices secured in cabinets
8.2.6.C.01 8.2.6.C.01 Control keys to server and communications rooms
8.2.6.C.02 8.2.6.C.02 Server rooms and containers never left unsecured

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