Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
The Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms, enacted through Part 14 of the Telecommunications Act 1997, require carriers and carriage service providers to protect Australian telecommunications networks from national security risks. Commenced September 2018. Administered by the Department of Home Affairs.
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Framework Domains (3)
Information Security
VDA ISA information security requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 37.1401(a) | General Security Requirements for SEFs |
| 38.1051(a) | General Security Requirements for DCMs |
| 39.18(a) | General Security Requirements for DCOs |
| 49.24(a) | General Security Requirements for SDRs |
| DSPF-INFO-1 | Information Classification |
| DSPF-INFO-2 | Information Handling |
| DSPF-INFO-3 | Information Access Controls |
| DSPF-INFO-4 | Security Markings |
| EIOPA-GL-10 | ICT Operations Security |
| EIOPA-GL-11 | Security Monitoring |
| EIOPA-GL-12 | Information Security Reviews, Assessment and Testing |
| EIOPA-GL-13 | Information Security Training and Awareness |
| EIOPA-GL-6 | Information Security Policy |
| EIOPA-GL-7 | Information Security Function |
| EIOPA-GL-8 | Logical Security |
| EIOPA-GL-9 | Physical Security |
| GLI33-4.1 | Information Security System Assessment |
| GLI33-4.2 | Penetration Testing |
| GLI33-4.3 | Data Protection and Encryption |
| GLI33-4.4 | Audit Trail and Logging |
| PSPF-INFO-1 | Sensitive and Classified Information |
| PSPF-INFO-2 | Security Classification System |
| PSPF-INFO-3 | Information Holdings |
| PSPF-INFO-4 | Information Disposal |
| PSPF-INFO-5 | Information Sharing |
| PSPF-INFO-6 | Security Caveated Information |
| PSPF-INFO-7 | Accountable Material |
| TISAX-IS-01 | ISMS Requirements |
| TISAX-IS-02 | Prototype Protection |
| TISAX-IS-03 | Third-Party Risk Management |
| TSSR-INFO-1 | Network Data Protection |
| TSSR-INFO-2 | Stored Communications Security |
| TSSR-INFO-3 | Lawful Interception Capability |
Notification Obligations
Requirements to notify government of planned changes and security incidents
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TSSR-NOT-1 | Changes to Networks and Facilities |
| TSSR-NOT-2 | Security Incident Notification |
| TSSR-NOT-3 | Ministerial Direction Power |
Security Obligations
Core security obligations for carriers and carriage service providers under Part 14
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| TSSR-SEC-1 | Security Capability Obligation |
| TSSR-SEC-2 | Competent Supervision and Effective Control |
| TSSR-SEC-3 | National Security Risk Management |
Maps to 633 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)?
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) is a compliance framework from Australia with 3 domains and 39 controls. The Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms, enacted through Part 14 of the Telecommunications Act 1997, require carriers and carriage service providers to protect Australian telecommunications networks from national security risks. Commenced September 2018. Administered by the Department of Home Affairs. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) have?
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) has 39 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Information Security (33 controls), Notification Obligations (3 controls), Security Obligations (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) map to?
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) maps to 633 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (49% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (46% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (46% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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