The Administrative Arrangements Order of 3 August 2023 transferred responsibility for protective security policy, including the Protective Security Policy Framework, to the Department of Home Affairs from the Attorney-General’s Department. These Machinery of Government (MOG) changes commenced on 4 August 2023.
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Policy 10: Safeguarding data from cyber threats
This policy describes how to mitigate common and emerging cyber threats facing the Australian Government.
Policy 11: Robust ICT systems
This policy describes how to safeguard information and communication technology (ICT) systems to support the secure and continuous delivery of government business.
Policy 12: Eligibility and suitability of personnel
This policy details the pre-employment screening processes and standardised vetting practices entities must undertake when employing personnel and contractors.
Policy 13: Ongoing assessment of personnel
This policy describes how to maintain ongoing confidence that personnel are suitable to access Australian Government resources. It also details how to manage the risk of malicious or unwitting insiders.
Policy 15: Physical security for entity resources
This policy describes the physical protections required to safeguard people, information and assets (including ICT equipment) to minimise or remove security risk.
Policy 16: Entity facilities
This policy describes how to plan, select, design and modify facilities to ensure people, information and assets are protected.
Policy 14: Separating personnel
This policy details how to protect Australian Government people, information and assets when personnel permanently or temporarily leave their employment.