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.

All Defence personnel, including contractors, must adhere to the DSPF.

• Principle 10 – Classification and Protection of Official Information
• Principle 11 – Security for Projects
• Principle 16 – Defence Industry Security Program

DSPF Principles 10, 11, and 16 (PDF, 1.14 MB)

Defence Industry Security Program

Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) members may access the full DSPF through the Defence Online Services Domain (DOSD).

Under the Framework, DISP is governed by Principle 16 Control 16.1. This section of the DSPF document has been provided for download.

DSPF Principle 16 – Defence Industry Security Program (PDF, 580.6 KB)

Government approach

The DSPF aligns Defence with the Australian Government’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.