bmad-plus 0.8.0 → 0.9.1

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- # ISM — 22 Guideline Chapters Overview
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- Source: Australian Information Security Manual, March 2026 edition
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- Published by: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
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- URL: https://www.cyber.gov.au/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/ism
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- | 1 | Cyber Security Roles | Governance | CISO appointment, security responsibilities, accountability structures, security culture |
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- | 2 | Cyber Security Incidents | Detect/Respond | Incident definition, reporting obligations, response procedures, ASD notification |
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- | 3 | Procurement & Outsourcing | Governance | Supply chain security, vendor assessment, cloud service security requirements |
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- | 4 | Cyber Security Documentation | Governance | SSP, risk register, security policies, document classification and review |
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- | 5 | Physical Security | Protect | Secure areas, physical access controls, equipment security, clean desk |
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- | 6 | Personnel Security | Protect | Personnel screening, security clearances, user awareness, termination procedures |
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- | 7 | Communications Infrastructure | Protect | Cabling, network zoning, physical comms protection, signal security |
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- | 8 | Communications Systems | Protect | Voice systems, video conferencing, fax and messaging security |
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- | 9 | Enterprise Mobility | Protect | Mobile devices, BYOD, remote access, mobile device management (MDM) |
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- | 10 | Evaluated Products | Protect | Use of evaluated/certified products (Common Criteria, FIPS), cryptographic modules |
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- | 11 | IT Equipment | Protect | Hardware procurement, asset register, equipment disposal, TEMPEST |
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- | 12 | Media | Protect | Removable media controls, media sanitisation, media destruction |
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- | 13 | System Hardening | Protect | OS hardening, application hardening, firmware security, least privilege |
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- | 19 | Networking | Protect | Network segmentation, firewall rules, DNS security, VPN standards |
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- | 20 | Cryptography | Protect | Approved algorithms, key management, PKI, TLS standards |
33
- | 21 | Gateways | Protect | Content filtering, data diodes, cross-domain solutions, proxy security |
34
- | 22 | Data Transfers | Protect | Approved transfer methods, data labelling, transfer logging |
35
-
36
- ---
37
-
38
- ## Chapter Detail
39
-
40
- ### Chapter 1 — Cyber Security Roles
41
- - Organisations must appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with appropriate authority
42
- - Security responsibilities must be defined across all levels of the organisation
43
- - A system owner must be designated for each ICT system
44
- - Key controls cover: CISO role definition, security advisor appointments, escalation paths
45
-
46
- ### Chapter 2 — Cyber Security Incidents
47
- - Defines a cyber security incident as any actual or suspected compromise of a system's confidentiality, integrity, or availability
48
- - ASD must be notified of significant incidents — especially for systems handling PROTECTED and above
49
- - Response procedures must be documented and tested
50
- - Incident evidence must be preserved; post-incident reviews required
51
- - Key controls: incident categorisation, notification timelines, forensic preservation, lessons learned
52
-
53
- ### Chapter 3 — Procurement & Outsourcing
54
- - All ICT procurement must consider cyber security requirements before purchase
55
- - Cloud services must be assessed for compliance with the ISM and ASD Cloud Security Guidance
56
- - Outsourced services must contractually require ISM-aligned security controls
57
- - Supply chain risks must be assessed and managed
58
- - Key controls: vendor security assessments, contract clauses, cloud service provider evaluation
59
-
60
- ### Chapter 4 — Cyber Security Documentation
61
- - Every system must have a current System Security Plan (SSP) — the primary authorisation document
62
- - Risk registers must be maintained and reviewed
63
- - Security policies and procedures must be version-controlled, approved by management, and reviewed at least annually
64
- - Key documents: SSP, risk register, incident response plan, change management plan, business continuity plan
65
-
66
- ### Chapter 5 — Physical Security
67
- - Secure areas must be established and access controlled
68
- - Visitors must be escorted in secure areas
69
- - Equipment must be protected from physical tampering
70
- - Clean desk and clear screen policies required
71
- - Key controls: physical access logs, secure area classifications, equipment labelling
72
-
73
- ### Chapter 6 — Personnel Security
74
- - Personnel must be screened before access to sensitive systems
75
- - Security clearances must match the classification level of systems accessed
76
- - Security awareness training must be provided at onboarding and annually
77
- - Access must be revoked promptly on termination
78
- - Key controls: background checks, clearance validation, training records, offboarding checklist
79
-
80
- ### Chapter 7 — Communications Infrastructure
81
- - Cabling must be protected from interception and damage
82
- - Network zones must be established with appropriate separation
83
- - Physical communications infrastructure in secure areas must be physically protected
84
- - Key controls: cable labelling, conduit requirements, zone separation
85
-
86
- ### Chapter 8 — Communications Systems
87
- - Voice over IP (VoIP) and video conferencing systems must be secured
88
- - PSTN systems connected to secure networks require additional controls
89
- - Fax and messaging systems handling sensitive information must use approved encryption
90
- - Key controls: VoIP hardening, conferencing system security, messaging encryption
91
-
92
- ### Chapter 9 — Enterprise Mobility
93
- - Mobile devices accessing government systems must be enrolled in an approved MDM solution
94
- - BYOD must be managed through containerisation or equivalent
95
- - Remote access must use approved VPN with MFA
96
- - Lost or stolen devices must be remotely wipeable
97
- - Key controls: MDM enrolment, remote wipe capability, MFA for remote access, mobile app vetting
98
-
99
- ### Chapter 10 — Evaluated Products
100
- - Systems handling PROTECTED and above must use cryptographic products evaluated or approved by ASD
101
- - Common Criteria evaluated products are preferred for high-assurance environments
102
- - FIPS 140-2/3 validated modules required for classified cryptographic operations
103
- - Key controls: product evaluation requirements, cryptographic module validation
104
-
105
- ### Chapter 11 — IT Equipment
106
- - All ICT equipment must be recorded in an asset register
107
- - Equipment must be disposed of securely (data sanitisation before disposal)
108
- - Equipment in sensitive areas may require TEMPEST certification
109
- - Key controls: asset register, equipment disposal procedures, TEMPEST assessment
110
-
111
- ### Chapter 12 — Media
112
- - Removable media must be controlled and authorised
113
- - Media used in classified environments must be treated at the classification level of the system
114
- - Media must be sanitised (overwrite/degauss) or destroyed before disposal
115
- - Key controls: removable media register, sanitisation procedures, destruction certificates
116
-
117
- ### Chapter 13 — System Hardening
118
- - Operating systems must be hardened before deployment (remove unnecessary services, disable default accounts)
119
- - Applications must be hardened (disable unused features, apply vendor hardening guides)
120
- - Firmware security settings must be configured (Secure Boot, BIOS passwords)
121
- - Least privilege must be enforced — no standing administrative access
122
- - Key controls: OS hardening checklists, application allow-listing, firmware configuration, privileged access management
123
-
124
- ### Chapter 14 — System Management
125
- - Critical patches must be applied within defined timeframes (14 days for critical, 30 days for non-critical)
126
- - Change management must follow a documented and approved process
127
- - Backups must be tested regularly; backup media must be stored securely
128
- - Configuration management must track all changes to system baseline
129
- - Key controls: patch management SLAs, backup testing schedule, change approval process
130
-
131
- ### Chapter 15 — System Monitoring
132
- - Centralised event logging must be implemented (SIEM or equivalent)
133
- - Log retention: minimum 18 months for systems handling PROTECTED and above
134
- - Anomalous events must trigger alerts and investigation
135
- - Privileged access and system changes must be logged
136
- - Key controls: log collection scope, retention periods, alerting thresholds, log integrity
137
-
138
- ### Chapter 16 — Software Development
139
- - Software development must follow a secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
140
- - Code reviews and vulnerability testing required before deployment
141
- - Third-party dependencies must be tracked and patched
142
- - Vulnerability disclosure policy required for externally facing systems
143
- - Key controls: SDLC documentation, code review evidence, dependency scanning, pen testing
144
-
145
- ### Chapter 17 — Database Systems
146
- - Databases must be hardened (remove default accounts, disable unnecessary features)
147
- - Access to databases must follow least privilege
148
- - Sensitive data at rest must be encrypted
149
- - Database activity must be logged
150
- - Key controls: database hardening checklist, access control matrix, encryption at rest, query logging
151
-
152
- ### Chapter 18 — Email
153
- - Email gateways must implement DMARC, DKIM, and SPF
154
- - Email filtering must block malicious attachments and phishing content
155
- - Outbound emails containing sensitive information must be controlled
156
- - Key controls: DMARC policy (reject), DKIM signing, SPF records, gateway filtering logs
157
-
158
- ### Chapter 19 — Networking
159
- - Network segmentation must separate sensitive systems from general-purpose networks
160
- - Firewall rule sets must be documented, reviewed, and audited
161
- - DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) recommended
162
- - VPNs must use approved encryption standards
163
- - Key controls: network architecture diagram, firewall rule review schedule, DNSSEC configuration
164
-
165
- ### Chapter 20 — Cryptography
166
- - Only ASD-approved cryptographic algorithms must be used
167
- - TLS 1.2 minimum (TLS 1.3 preferred) for data in transit
168
- - Key management must follow documented procedures (generation, storage, rotation, destruction)
169
- - PKI must be underpinned by a trusted root CA
170
- - Key controls: algorithm approval list, key management procedures, TLS version configuration, CA management
171
-
172
- ### Chapter 21 — Gateways
173
- - Internet gateways must implement web content filtering
174
- - Cross-domain solutions (CDS) required for moving information between classification levels
175
- - Data diodes used for one-way transfers in high-security environments
176
- - Gateway security must be regularly assessed
177
- - Key controls: content filtering policy, CDS accreditation, gateway security assessments
178
-
179
- ### Chapter 22 — Data Transfers
180
- - Data transfers between different classification domains must use approved methods
181
- - All transfers of classified data must be logged
182
- - Data must be labelled with its protective marking before transfer
183
- - Key controls: approved transfer mechanisms, transfer logs, label verification procedures
1
+ # ISM — 22 Guideline Chapters Overview
2
+
3
+ Source: Australian Information Security Manual, March 2026 edition
4
+ Published by: Australian Signals Directorate (ASD)
5
+ URL: https://www.cyber.gov.au/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/ism
6
+
7
+ ---
8
+
9
+ ## Chapter Summary Table
10
+
11
+ | # | Chapter | Domain | Key Control Areas |
12
+ |---|---------|--------|------------------|
13
+ | 1 | Cyber Security Roles | Governance | CISO appointment, security responsibilities, accountability structures, security culture |
14
+ | 2 | Cyber Security Incidents | Detect/Respond | Incident definition, reporting obligations, response procedures, ASD notification |
15
+ | 3 | Procurement & Outsourcing | Governance | Supply chain security, vendor assessment, cloud service security requirements |
16
+ | 4 | Cyber Security Documentation | Governance | SSP, risk register, security policies, document classification and review |
17
+ | 5 | Physical Security | Protect | Secure areas, physical access controls, equipment security, clean desk |
18
+ | 6 | Personnel Security | Protect | Personnel screening, security clearances, user awareness, termination procedures |
19
+ | 7 | Communications Infrastructure | Protect | Cabling, network zoning, physical comms protection, signal security |
20
+ | 8 | Communications Systems | Protect | Voice systems, video conferencing, fax and messaging security |
21
+ | 9 | Enterprise Mobility | Protect | Mobile devices, BYOD, remote access, mobile device management (MDM) |
22
+ | 10 | Evaluated Products | Protect | Use of evaluated/certified products (Common Criteria, FIPS), cryptographic modules |
23
+ | 11 | IT Equipment | Protect | Hardware procurement, asset register, equipment disposal, TEMPEST |
24
+ | 12 | Media | Protect | Removable media controls, media sanitisation, media destruction |
25
+ | 13 | System Hardening | Protect | OS hardening, application hardening, firmware security, least privilege |
26
+ | 14 | System Management | Protect | Patch management, change management, backups, configuration management |
27
+ | 15 | System Monitoring | Detect | Logging requirements, SIEM, anomaly detection, audit log retention |
28
+ | 16 | Software Development | Protect | Secure SDLC, code review, dependency management, vulnerability disclosure |
29
+ | 17 | Database Systems | Protect | Database hardening, access controls, encryption at rest, query controls |
30
+ | 18 | Email | Protect | Email filtering, DMARC/SPF/DKIM, email content security, phishing controls |
31
+ | 19 | Networking | Protect | Network segmentation, firewall rules, DNS security, VPN standards |
32
+ | 20 | Cryptography | Protect | Approved algorithms, key management, PKI, TLS standards |
33
+ | 21 | Gateways | Protect | Content filtering, data diodes, cross-domain solutions, proxy security |
34
+ | 22 | Data Transfers | Protect | Approved transfer methods, data labelling, transfer logging |
35
+
36
+ ---
37
+
38
+ ## Chapter Detail
39
+
40
+ ### Chapter 1 — Cyber Security Roles
41
+ - Organisations must appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with appropriate authority
42
+ - Security responsibilities must be defined across all levels of the organisation
43
+ - A system owner must be designated for each ICT system
44
+ - Key controls cover: CISO role definition, security advisor appointments, escalation paths
45
+
46
+ ### Chapter 2 — Cyber Security Incidents
47
+ - Defines a cyber security incident as any actual or suspected compromise of a system's confidentiality, integrity, or availability
48
+ - ASD must be notified of significant incidents — especially for systems handling PROTECTED and above
49
+ - Response procedures must be documented and tested
50
+ - Incident evidence must be preserved; post-incident reviews required
51
+ - Key controls: incident categorisation, notification timelines, forensic preservation, lessons learned
52
+
53
+ ### Chapter 3 — Procurement & Outsourcing
54
+ - All ICT procurement must consider cyber security requirements before purchase
55
+ - Cloud services must be assessed for compliance with the ISM and ASD Cloud Security Guidance
56
+ - Outsourced services must contractually require ISM-aligned security controls
57
+ - Supply chain risks must be assessed and managed
58
+ - Key controls: vendor security assessments, contract clauses, cloud service provider evaluation
59
+
60
+ ### Chapter 4 — Cyber Security Documentation
61
+ - Every system must have a current System Security Plan (SSP) — the primary authorisation document
62
+ - Risk registers must be maintained and reviewed
63
+ - Security policies and procedures must be version-controlled, approved by management, and reviewed at least annually
64
+ - Key documents: SSP, risk register, incident response plan, change management plan, business continuity plan
65
+
66
+ ### Chapter 5 — Physical Security
67
+ - Secure areas must be established and access controlled
68
+ - Visitors must be escorted in secure areas
69
+ - Equipment must be protected from physical tampering
70
+ - Clean desk and clear screen policies required
71
+ - Key controls: physical access logs, secure area classifications, equipment labelling
72
+
73
+ ### Chapter 6 — Personnel Security
74
+ - Personnel must be screened before access to sensitive systems
75
+ - Security clearances must match the classification level of systems accessed
76
+ - Security awareness training must be provided at onboarding and annually
77
+ - Access must be revoked promptly on termination
78
+ - Key controls: background checks, clearance validation, training records, offboarding checklist
79
+
80
+ ### Chapter 7 — Communications Infrastructure
81
+ - Cabling must be protected from interception and damage
82
+ - Network zones must be established with appropriate separation
83
+ - Physical communications infrastructure in secure areas must be physically protected
84
+ - Key controls: cable labelling, conduit requirements, zone separation
85
+
86
+ ### Chapter 8 — Communications Systems
87
+ - Voice over IP (VoIP) and video conferencing systems must be secured
88
+ - PSTN systems connected to secure networks require additional controls
89
+ - Fax and messaging systems handling sensitive information must use approved encryption
90
+ - Key controls: VoIP hardening, conferencing system security, messaging encryption
91
+
92
+ ### Chapter 9 — Enterprise Mobility
93
+ - Mobile devices accessing government systems must be enrolled in an approved MDM solution
94
+ - BYOD must be managed through containerisation or equivalent
95
+ - Remote access must use approved VPN with MFA
96
+ - Lost or stolen devices must be remotely wipeable
97
+ - Key controls: MDM enrolment, remote wipe capability, MFA for remote access, mobile app vetting
98
+
99
+ ### Chapter 10 — Evaluated Products
100
+ - Systems handling PROTECTED and above must use cryptographic products evaluated or approved by ASD
101
+ - Common Criteria evaluated products are preferred for high-assurance environments
102
+ - FIPS 140-2/3 validated modules required for classified cryptographic operations
103
+ - Key controls: product evaluation requirements, cryptographic module validation
104
+
105
+ ### Chapter 11 — IT Equipment
106
+ - All ICT equipment must be recorded in an asset register
107
+ - Equipment must be disposed of securely (data sanitisation before disposal)
108
+ - Equipment in sensitive areas may require TEMPEST certification
109
+ - Key controls: asset register, equipment disposal procedures, TEMPEST assessment
110
+
111
+ ### Chapter 12 — Media
112
+ - Removable media must be controlled and authorised
113
+ - Media used in classified environments must be treated at the classification level of the system
114
+ - Media must be sanitised (overwrite/degauss) or destroyed before disposal
115
+ - Key controls: removable media register, sanitisation procedures, destruction certificates
116
+
117
+ ### Chapter 13 — System Hardening
118
+ - Operating systems must be hardened before deployment (remove unnecessary services, disable default accounts)
119
+ - Applications must be hardened (disable unused features, apply vendor hardening guides)
120
+ - Firmware security settings must be configured (Secure Boot, BIOS passwords)
121
+ - Least privilege must be enforced — no standing administrative access
122
+ - Key controls: OS hardening checklists, application allow-listing, firmware configuration, privileged access management
123
+
124
+ ### Chapter 14 — System Management
125
+ - Critical patches must be applied within defined timeframes (14 days for critical, 30 days for non-critical)
126
+ - Change management must follow a documented and approved process
127
+ - Backups must be tested regularly; backup media must be stored securely
128
+ - Configuration management must track all changes to system baseline
129
+ - Key controls: patch management SLAs, backup testing schedule, change approval process
130
+
131
+ ### Chapter 15 — System Monitoring
132
+ - Centralised event logging must be implemented (SIEM or equivalent)
133
+ - Log retention: minimum 18 months for systems handling PROTECTED and above
134
+ - Anomalous events must trigger alerts and investigation
135
+ - Privileged access and system changes must be logged
136
+ - Key controls: log collection scope, retention periods, alerting thresholds, log integrity
137
+
138
+ ### Chapter 16 — Software Development
139
+ - Software development must follow a secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
140
+ - Code reviews and vulnerability testing required before deployment
141
+ - Third-party dependencies must be tracked and patched
142
+ - Vulnerability disclosure policy required for externally facing systems
143
+ - Key controls: SDLC documentation, code review evidence, dependency scanning, pen testing
144
+
145
+ ### Chapter 17 — Database Systems
146
+ - Databases must be hardened (remove default accounts, disable unnecessary features)
147
+ - Access to databases must follow least privilege
148
+ - Sensitive data at rest must be encrypted
149
+ - Database activity must be logged
150
+ - Key controls: database hardening checklist, access control matrix, encryption at rest, query logging
151
+
152
+ ### Chapter 18 — Email
153
+ - Email gateways must implement DMARC, DKIM, and SPF
154
+ - Email filtering must block malicious attachments and phishing content
155
+ - Outbound emails containing sensitive information must be controlled
156
+ - Key controls: DMARC policy (reject), DKIM signing, SPF records, gateway filtering logs
157
+
158
+ ### Chapter 19 — Networking
159
+ - Network segmentation must separate sensitive systems from general-purpose networks
160
+ - Firewall rule sets must be documented, reviewed, and audited
161
+ - DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) recommended
162
+ - VPNs must use approved encryption standards
163
+ - Key controls: network architecture diagram, firewall rule review schedule, DNSSEC configuration
164
+
165
+ ### Chapter 20 — Cryptography
166
+ - Only ASD-approved cryptographic algorithms must be used
167
+ - TLS 1.2 minimum (TLS 1.3 preferred) for data in transit
168
+ - Key management must follow documented procedures (generation, storage, rotation, destruction)
169
+ - PKI must be underpinned by a trusted root CA
170
+ - Key controls: algorithm approval list, key management procedures, TLS version configuration, CA management
171
+
172
+ ### Chapter 21 — Gateways
173
+ - Internet gateways must implement web content filtering
174
+ - Cross-domain solutions (CDS) required for moving information between classification levels
175
+ - Data diodes used for one-way transfers in high-security environments
176
+ - Gateway security must be regularly assessed
177
+ - Key controls: content filtering policy, CDS accreditation, gateway security assessments
178
+
179
+ ### Chapter 22 — Data Transfers
180
+ - Data transfers between different classification domains must use approved methods
181
+ - All transfers of classified data must be logged
182
+ - Data must be labelled with its protective marking before transfer
183
+ - Key controls: approved transfer mechanisms, transfer logs, label verification procedures