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 Sharing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AUTSSR-3 | Information Sharing and Direction Authority |
Security Capability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AUTSSR-2 | Security Capability Plan and Risk Management |
Security Obligation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AUTSSR-1 | Security Obligation and Notification |
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 3 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 3 controls organised across 3 domains. The largest domains are Information Sharing (1 controls), Security Capability (1 controls), Security Obligation (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR) map to?
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