New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 9.4.4.C.01: Clearances and briefings for unescorted TOP SECRET area access

What does 9.4.4.C.01 require?

Agencies must make sure every person with unescorted access to TOP SECRET areas holds the appropriate security clearance and has received the appropriate briefings.

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

Other controls in Chapter 9: Personnel Security – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

9.1.4.C.01 9.1.4.C.01 Management ensures system users are trained and security aware
9.1.5.C.01 9.1.5.C.01 Ongoing security awareness and training programme for personnel
9.1.5.C.02 9.1.5.C.02 Security awareness training included in staff induction
9.1.6.C.01 9.1.6.C.01 Tailor awareness training to user responsibilities
9.1.6.C.02 9.1.6.C.02 Required topics in security awareness and training content
9.1.6.C.03 9.1.6.C.03 Training warns users against prohibited system actions
9.1.7.C.01 9.1.7.C.01 TOP SECRET familiarisation training before unsupervised access
9.1.8.C.01 9.1.8.C.01 Caution staff on courses attended with non-government people

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