Defence Security Principles Framework

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.
 

Resources

Defence Security Principles Framework (PDF, 15.14 MB)