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PSPF Standards

PSPF Standards detail additional mandatory requirements on specific PSPF topics. They are more granular and prescriptive in nature.

 

Overview

The Australian Government Security Caveat Standard defines the security caveats used by the Australian Government, and mandatory requirements for the handling of security-caveated information.

Available to government personnel on the Protective Security Policy GovTEAMS community.

GovTEAMS

Overview

The Australian Government Email Protective Marking Standard details the requirements for marking the protective marking or security classification on emails exchanged in and between Australian Government entities, and with other authorised parties which includes authorised non-government entities and foreign partners where a formal agreement or arrangement has been established.

Read the Australian Government Email Protective Marking Standard

Overview

The Personnel Security Adjudicative Standard supports Authorised Vetting Agencies in their assessment of a person’s suitability to hold a Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, Negative Vetting 2 or Positive Vetting security clearance, by assessing the individual against common risk factor areas.

Read the Australian Government Personnel Security Adjudicative Standard

Overview

Gateways provide cyber security protections to organisations between security domains. This policy covers Australian Government gateways and the boundary between the internet and government networks.

Read the Australian Government Gateway Policy