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Structure of the Protective Security Policy Framework

The Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) is organised in a tiered structure of principles, security domains, standards and technical manuals, and guidelines.

The PSPF comprises five tiers:

  • Principles – apply to all aspects of protective security.
  • Protective security domains – define interconnected subject areas.
  • Policy – detail requirements that entities must apply.
  • Standards and Technical Manuals – detail additional mandatory requirements for specific areas of the PSPF. These include manuals maintained by Technical Authority Entities.
  • Guidelines – provide advice and examples to assist entities in implementing the requirements and standards.