The Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) is a principles-based framework intended to support a progressive protective security culture that understands and manages risk, leading to robust security outcomes.

The DSPF aligns Defence with the Commonwealth’s Protective Security Policy Framework.

This approach:

• allows all parts of Defence to manage security within their operational context and constraints. This recognises the best security decisions are made in accordance with agreed principles, with a desired outcome in mind.
• ensures the most appropriate people are setting security requirements. Those who know their business are best-placed to set security standards and requirements for that aspect of Defence business.
• sets clear processes and accountabilities, which underpin assurance of Defence protective security arrangements.

All Defence personnel (including contractors) must adhere to the DSPF.

Note: the DSPF is made available to Defence industry members to meet obligations working with Defence or as part of a Defence program (such as Defence Industry Security Program).