Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026
Part Four: Technology (sections 13 to 15) – Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 0221: 0221 Apply the Commonwealth Technology Standard when authorising systems up to SECRET

Requirement 0221 (Part Four: Technology, section 13.5 Technology Lifecycle Management; applies to All entities; dated 01 July 2026; new in Release 2026): The Australian Government Commonwealth Technology Standard and its annexes are applied when authorising technology systems to operate up to SECRET. New in Release 2026 (Directions 001-2023, 001-2025, 002-2025 and 004-2025 integrated): the Standard (on GovTEAMS) sets the Commonwealth Technology Management process, the Applications Policy and Deny List, risk assessment for unlisted products, evaluation and exemptions; all products, applications and web services need approval, and social media applications from vendors subject to conflicting foreign directions need a risk assessment; not applicable to TOP SECRET systems.

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