Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
The Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework sets out government protective security policy across six security domains. It applies to all non-corporate Commonwealth entities and is a key framework for safeguarding government people, information and assets. Release 2024 introduces requirements addressing supply chain security, third-party risk management, foreign interference, and security of operational or emerging technology.
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Framework Domains (11)
Incident Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSPF-2024-POL-16 | Policy 16: Reporting and management of security incidents |
Information Security
| 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-2024-OUTCOME-2 | Information Security Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-5 | Policy 5: Classification system |
| PSPF-2024-POL-6 | Policy 6: Sensitive and classified information access |
| PSPF-2024-POL-7 | Policy 7: Security governance for ICT systems |
| PSPF-2024-POL-8 | Policy 8: Sensitive and classified information sharing |
| 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 | Information Security Policy and Organisation |
| TISAX-IS-02 | Information Security Risk Management |
| 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 |
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-2024-OUTCOME-2 | Information Security Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-5 | Policy 5: Classification system |
| PSPF-2024-POL-6 | Policy 6: Sensitive and classified information access |
| PSPF-2024-POL-7 | Policy 7: Security governance for ICT systems |
| PSPF-2024-POL-8 | Policy 8: Sensitive and classified information sharing |
| 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 | Information Security Policy and Organisation |
| TISAX-IS-02 | Information Security Risk Management |
| 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 |
Personnel Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AEO-PS-1 | Employee Vetting |
| AEO-PS-2 | Security Awareness Training |
| AEO-PS-3 | Access Management |
| CTPAT-PE-1 | Pre-Employment Verification |
| CTPAT-PE-2 | Employee Screening |
| CTPAT-PE-3 | Education and Training |
| DSPF-PERS-1 | Personnel Suitability |
| DSPF-PERS-2 | Security Clearances |
| DSPF-PERS-3 | Ongoing Personnel Assessment |
| DSPF-PERS-4 | Insider Threat Management |
| DSPF-PERS-5 | Security Awareness and Training |
| ISM-0252 | Cyber Security Awareness Training |
| ISM-0414 | Database hardening |
| ISM-0434 | Need to know enforced |
| ISM-1146 | Targeted Cyber Security Training |
| ISM-1175 | Privileged workstations |
| ISM-1503 | Separate Privileged Operating Environments |
| ISM-1507 | Privileged Access Limitation |
| ISM-1508 | Privileged Access Review |
| PSPF-2024-OUTCOME-3 | Personnel Security Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-10 | Policy 10: Ongoing suitability for personnel |
| PSPF-2024-POL-11 | Policy 11: Managing security clearances |
| PSPF-2024-POL-12 | Policy 12: Eligibility and suitability of contractors |
| PSPF-2024-POL-9 | Policy 9: Access to information |
| PSPF-PERS-1 | Eligibility and Suitability |
| PSPF-PERS-2 | Security Clearances |
| PSPF-PERS-3 | Ongoing Suitability |
| PSPF-PERS-4 | Separation and Transfer |
Personnel Security
Requirements for ensuring personnel suitability and managing insider threats
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AEO-PS-1 | Employee Vetting |
| AEO-PS-2 | Security Awareness Training |
| AEO-PS-3 | Access Management |
| CTPAT-PE-1 | Pre-Employment Verification |
| CTPAT-PE-2 | Employee Screening |
| CTPAT-PE-3 | Education and Training |
| DSPF-PERS-1 | Personnel Suitability |
| DSPF-PERS-2 | Security Clearances |
| DSPF-PERS-3 | Ongoing Personnel Assessment |
| DSPF-PERS-4 | Insider Threat Management |
| DSPF-PERS-5 | Security Awareness and Training |
| ISM-0252 | Cyber Security Awareness Training |
| ISM-0414 | Database hardening |
| ISM-0434 | Need to know enforced |
| ISM-1146 | Targeted Cyber Security Training |
| ISM-1175 | Privileged workstations |
| ISM-1503 | Separate Privileged Operating Environments |
| ISM-1507 | Privileged Access Limitation |
| ISM-1508 | Privileged Access Review |
| PSPF-2024-OUTCOME-3 | Personnel Security Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-10 | Policy 10: Ongoing suitability for personnel |
| PSPF-2024-POL-11 | Policy 11: Managing security clearances |
| PSPF-2024-POL-12 | Policy 12: Eligibility and suitability of contractors |
| PSPF-2024-POL-9 | Policy 9: Access to information |
| PSPF-PERS-1 | Eligibility and Suitability |
| PSPF-PERS-2 | Security Clearances |
| PSPF-PERS-3 | Ongoing Suitability |
| PSPF-PERS-4 | Separation and Transfer |
Physical Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSPF-PHYS-1 | Physical Security Management |
| DSPF-PHYS-2 | Facility Security Zones |
| DSPF-PHYS-3 | Physical Access Controls |
| DSPF-PHYS-4 | Security Equipment |
| DSPF-PHYS-5 | Visitor Management |
| PSPF-2024-OUTCOME-4 | Physical Security Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-13 | Policy 13: Entity facilities |
| PSPF-2024-POL-14 | Policy 14: Security of physical assets |
| PSPF-2024-POL-15 | Policy 15: Physical security planning |
| PSPF-PHYS-1 | Physical Security Management |
| PSPF-PHYS-2 | Facility Security Zones |
| PSPF-PHYS-3 | Physical Access Controls |
| PSPF-PHYS-4 | Physical Security of ICT |
| SEMD-PS-1 | Critical Infrastructure Protection |
| SEMD-PS-2 | Site Security Measures |
| SEMD-PS-3 | Supply Chain Security |
Physical Security
Requirements for physical protection of Defence facilities, information and assets
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSPF-PHYS-1 | Physical Security Management |
| DSPF-PHYS-2 | Facility Security Zones |
| DSPF-PHYS-3 | Physical Access Controls |
| DSPF-PHYS-4 | Security Equipment |
| DSPF-PHYS-5 | Visitor Management |
| PSPF-2024-OUTCOME-4 | Physical Security Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-13 | Policy 13: Entity facilities |
| PSPF-2024-POL-14 | Policy 14: Security of physical assets |
| PSPF-2024-POL-15 | Policy 15: Physical security planning |
| PSPF-PHYS-1 | Physical Security Management |
| PSPF-PHYS-2 | Facility Security Zones |
| PSPF-PHYS-3 | Physical Access Controls |
| PSPF-PHYS-4 | Physical Security of ICT |
| SEMD-PS-1 | Critical Infrastructure Protection |
| SEMD-PS-2 | Site Security Measures |
| SEMD-PS-3 | Supply Chain Security |
Security Directions and Requirements
PSPF Directions issued under s 22 of the PGPA Act with mandatory compliance requirements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSPF-DIR-001-2024 | Direction 001-2024: Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence — Technology Assets |
| PSPF-DIR-002-2024 | Direction 002-2024: Technology Asset Stocktake |
| PSPF-DIR-003-2024 | Direction 003-2024: Mitigation of Technology Risks |
Security Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSPF-GOV-1 | Security Culture |
| DSPF-GOV-2 | Security Risk Management |
| DSPF-GOV-3 | Security Planning |
| DSPF-GOV-4 | Security Assurance |
| DSPF-GOV-5 | Security Investigations and Reporting |
| DSPF-GOV-6 | Security Accountability |
| PSPF-2024-OUTCOME-1 | Security Governance Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-1 | Policy 1: Roles and responsibilities |
| PSPF-2024-POL-2 | Policy 2: Management structures and responsibilities |
| PSPF-2024-POL-3 | Policy 3: Security planning and risk management |
| PSPF-2024-POL-4 | Policy 4: Security maturity monitoring |
| PSPF-GOV-1 | Role of the Accountable Authority |
| PSPF-GOV-10 | Non-Compliance Mitigation |
| PSPF-GOV-2 | Management Structures and Responsibilities |
| PSPF-GOV-3 | Security Planning and Risk Management |
| PSPF-GOV-4 | Security Maturity Monitoring |
| PSPF-GOV-5 | Reporting on Security |
| PSPF-GOV-6 | Security Risk Management for Procurement |
| PSPF-GOV-7 | International Arrangements |
| PSPF-GOV-8 | Foreign Interference and Espionage |
| PSPF-GOV-9 | Business Continuity |
Security Governance
Governance principles covering security accountability, culture, risk management, planning, assurance, and incident response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSPF-GOV-1 | Security Culture |
| DSPF-GOV-2 | Security Risk Management |
| DSPF-GOV-3 | Security Planning |
| DSPF-GOV-4 | Security Assurance |
| DSPF-GOV-5 | Security Investigations and Reporting |
| DSPF-GOV-6 | Security Accountability |
| PSPF-2024-OUTCOME-1 | Security Governance Outcome |
| PSPF-2024-POL-1 | Policy 1: Roles and responsibilities |
| PSPF-2024-POL-2 | Policy 2: Management structures and responsibilities |
| PSPF-2024-POL-3 | Policy 3: Security planning and risk management |
| PSPF-2024-POL-4 | Policy 4: Security maturity monitoring |
| PSPF-GOV-1 | Role of the Accountable Authority |
| PSPF-GOV-10 | Non-Compliance Mitigation |
| PSPF-GOV-2 | Management Structures and Responsibilities |
| PSPF-GOV-3 | Security Planning and Risk Management |
| PSPF-GOV-4 | Security Maturity Monitoring |
| PSPF-GOV-5 | Reporting on Security |
| PSPF-GOV-6 | Security Risk Management for Procurement |
| PSPF-GOV-7 | International Arrangements |
| PSPF-GOV-8 | Foreign Interference and Espionage |
| PSPF-GOV-9 | Business Continuity |
Technology Security
Policies on cybersecurity and technology asset security (new in Release 2024)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PSPF-TECH-1 | Cybersecurity and ICT Security |
| PSPF-TECH-2 | Technology Asset Security |
| PSPF-TECH-3 | Supply Chain Technology Risk |
| PSPF-TECH-4 | Third-Party Technology Risk Management |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024, you already cover:
Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
35%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024?
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 is a compliance framework from Australia with 11 domains and 111 controls. The Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework sets out government protective security policy across six security domains. It applies to all non-corporate Commonwealth entities and is a key framework for safeguarding government people, information and assets. Release 2024 introduces requirements addressing supply chain security, third-party risk management, foreign interference, and security of operational or emerging technology. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 have?
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 has 111 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are Information Security (33 controls), Personnel Security (23 controls), Security Governance (16 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 map to?
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 maps to 662 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (35% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (35% coverage), NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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