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.

An interim (OFFICIAL) DSPF is available for download.

Interim Public Defence Security Principles Framework (PDF, 5.97 MB)

Defence Industry Security Program

Under the Framework, the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is governed by Principle 16 Control 16.1, available for download.

DSPF Control 16.1 Defence Industry Security Program (PDF, 789.37 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.