bmad-plus 0.9.0 → 0.9.1
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- package/CHANGELOG.md +15 -0
- package/LICENSE +21 -21
- package/README.md +105 -85
- package/osint-agent-package/README.md +88 -88
- package/osint-agent-package/SETUP_KEYS.md +108 -108
- package/osint-agent-package/agents/osint-investigator.md +80 -80
- package/osint-agent-package/install.ps1 +87 -87
- package/osint-agent-package/install.sh +76 -76
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/SKILL.md +147 -147
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/references/enrichment-databases-fr.md +148 -148
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/_http.py +101 -101
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/apify.py +266 -266
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/brightdata.py +101 -101
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/diagnose.py +141 -141
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/exa.py +79 -79
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/jina.py +71 -71
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/parallel.py +85 -85
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/perplexity.py +102 -102
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/tavily.py +72 -72
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigate/osint/scripts/volley.py +208 -208
- package/osint-agent-package/skills/bmad-osint-investigator/SKILL.md +15 -15
- package/package.json +30 -3
- package/readme-international/README.de.md +8 -3
- package/readme-international/README.es.md +8 -3
- package/readme-international/README.fr.md +8 -3
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-architect-dev/SKILL.md +96 -96
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-architect-dev/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-maker/SKILL.md +201 -201
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-maker/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-orchestrator/SKILL.md +137 -137
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-orchestrator/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-quality/SKILL.md +83 -83
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-quality/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-shadow/SKILL.md +71 -71
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-shadow/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-strategist/SKILL.md +80 -80
- package/src/bmad-plus/agents/agent-strategist/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/data/role-triggers.yaml +209 -209
- package/src/bmad-plus/module-help.csv +10 -10
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/README.md +106 -106
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/memory-orchestrator.md +79 -79
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/shared/karpathy-guardrails.md +86 -86
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/shared/memory-protocol.md +143 -143
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/templates/context.md +39 -39
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/templates/decisions.md +25 -25
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/templates/identity.yaml +39 -39
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/templates/lessons.md +31 -31
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/templates/patterns.md +24 -24
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/templates/session-handoff.md +25 -25
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-memory/zecher-agent.md +157 -157
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-seo/bmad-skill-manifest.yaml +13 -13
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/README.md +110 -110
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/SKILL.md +82 -82
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/accessibility-esg/csrd-agent.md +251 -251
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/accessibility-esg/section508-agent.md +168 -168
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/accessibility-esg/wcag-agent.md +190 -190
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/ai-governance/eu-ai-act-agent.md +86 -86
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/ai-governance/iso42001-agent.md +240 -240
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/ai-governance/nist-ai-rmf-agent.md +122 -122
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/cybersecurity/cis-controls-agent.md +210 -210
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/cybersecurity/ism-agent.md +139 -139
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/cybersecurity/iso27001-agent.md +156 -156
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/cybersecurity/nis2-agent.md +72 -72
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/cybersecurity/nist-800-53-agent.md +239 -239
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/cybersecurity/nist-csf-agent.md +207 -207
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/data-privacy/ccpa-agent.md +94 -94
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/data-privacy/dpdpa-agent.md +136 -136
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/data-privacy/gdpr-agent.md +296 -296
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/data-privacy/iso27701-agent.md +134 -134
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/data-privacy/lgpd-agent.md +129 -129
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/defense-export/cmmc-agent.md +116 -116
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/defense-export/ear-agent.md +261 -261
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/defense-export/itar-agent.md +191 -191
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/defense-export/tsa-agent.md +356 -356
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/industry-compliance/dora-agent.md +499 -499
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/industry-compliance/fedramp-agent.md +236 -236
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/industry-compliance/hipaa-agent.md +162 -162
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/industry-compliance/pci-dss-agent.md +228 -228
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/industry-compliance/soc2-agent.md +255 -255
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/industry-compliance/swift-csp-agent.md +153 -153
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/ai-act-classifier.md +131 -131
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/ai-act-fria.md +155 -155
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/ai-act-incidents.md +187 -187
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/ai-act-roles.md +113 -113
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/breach-sentinel.md +197 -197
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/cookie-policy-gen.md +180 -180
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/dpia-sentinel.md +235 -235
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/legitimate-interest.md +159 -159
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/privacy-advisor.md +133 -133
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/privacy-notice-gen.md +160 -160
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/categories/workflows/privacy-policy-gen.md +135 -135
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ccpa/ccpa-gdpr-comparison.md +117 -117
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ccpa/consumer-rights-workflows.md +177 -177
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/cis-controls/framework-mappings.md +162 -162
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/cis-controls/implementation-guidance.md +235 -235
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/cis-controls/safeguards-detail.md +252 -252
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/cmmc/cmmc-assessment.md +170 -170
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/cmmc/cmmc-levels.md +113 -113
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/cmmc/cmmc-practices.md +211 -211
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/csrd/compliance-program.md +281 -281
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/csrd/double-materiality.md +253 -253
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/csrd/esrs-standards.md +401 -401
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dora/article-reference.md +441 -441
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dora/incident-classification.md +297 -297
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dora/rts-its-guide.md +306 -306
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dora/third-party-risk.md +349 -349
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dpdpa/gdpr-comparison.md +173 -173
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dpdpa/rights-and-obligations.md +426 -426
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dpdpa/rules-2025.md +599 -599
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/dpdpa/sections-reference.md +319 -319
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ear/ccl-eccn-guide.md +250 -250
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ear/compliance-program.md +280 -280
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ear/license-exceptions.md +207 -207
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/eu-ai-act/gpai-governance.md +267 -267
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/eu-ai-act/obligations-high-risk.md +287 -287
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/eu-ai-act/risk-classification.md +182 -182
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/fedramp/appendices-guide.md +209 -209
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/fedramp/control-families.md +281 -281
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/fedramp/poam-guide.md +93 -93
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/fedramp/readiness-checklist.md +134 -134
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/fedramp/sap-sar-guide.md +86 -86
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/fedramp/ssp-guide.md +129 -129
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/gdpr-compliance/documents.md +192 -192
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/gdpr-compliance/dpa-template.md +121 -121
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/gdpr-compliance/privacy-notice.md +87 -87
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/hipaa-compliance/breach-notification.md +293 -293
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/hipaa-compliance/privacy-rule.md +276 -276
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/hipaa-compliance/security-rule.md +299 -299
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/hipaa-compliance/templates.md +568 -568
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ism/control-applicability.md +181 -181
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/ism/guidelines-overview.md +183 -183
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso27001/annex-a-2013.md +203 -203
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso27001/annex-a-2022.md +132 -132
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso27001/control-mapping.md +153 -153
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso27701/annex-a-controls.md +195 -195
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso27701/regulatory-mapping.md +229 -229
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso27701/transition-guide.md +219 -219
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso42001/iso42001-ai-risk-assessment.md +258 -258
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso42001/iso42001-clauses-requirements.md +279 -279
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/iso42001/iso42001-controls-annex-a.md +155 -155
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/itar/compliance-program.md +174 -174
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/itar/licensing-guide.md +146 -146
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/itar/usml-categories.md +93 -93
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/lgpd/anpd-enforcement.md +147 -147
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/lgpd/compliance-program.md +272 -272
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/lgpd/lgpd-articles.md +271 -271
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nis2/article-21-measures.md +153 -153
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nis2/iso27001-nis2-mapping.md +68 -68
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-800-53/assessment-rmf.md +349 -349
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-800-53/baselines-tailoring.md +277 -277
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-800-53/control-families.md +450 -450
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-ai-rmf/rmf-core.md +361 -361
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-ai-rmf/rmf-profiles.md +192 -192
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-csf/csf-10-to-20-mapping.md +143 -143
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-csf/csf-20-functions-categories.md +278 -278
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/nist-csf/csf-implementation-tiers.md +135 -135
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/pci-compliance/pci-dss-requirements.md +366 -366
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/pci-compliance/pci-dss-saq-guide.md +217 -217
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/pci-compliance/pci-dss-v4-changes.md +190 -190
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/section-508/wcag-mapping.md +160 -160
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/soc2/controls.md +241 -241
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/soc2/evidence.md +236 -236
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/soc2/policies.md +254 -254
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/soc2/vendor.md +276 -276
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/swift-csp/swift-assessment.md +202 -202
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/swift-csp/swift-controls.md +545 -545
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/tsa-compliance/tsa-crmp-requirements.md +359 -359
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/tsa-compliance/tsa-directives-overview.md +187 -187
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/tsa-compliance/tsa-incident-reporting.md +187 -187
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/references/wcag/criteria-detail.md +510 -510
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/shared/audit-report-template.md +103 -103
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/shared/cross-framework-mapper.md +103 -103
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/shared/gap-analysis-template.md +83 -83
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/shield-orchestrator.md +229 -229
- package/src/bmad-plus/packs/pack-shield/upstream-sync.yaml +68 -68
- package/src/bmad-plus/skills/bmad-plus-autopilot/SKILL.md +99 -99
- package/src/bmad-plus/skills/bmad-plus-parallel/SKILL.md +93 -93
- package/src/bmad-plus/skills/bmad-plus-sync/SKILL.md +69 -69
- package/tools/cli/bmad-plus-cli.js +5 -3
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Source: Australian Information Security Manual, March 2026 edition
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## Classification Levels & Applicability Markings
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Each ISM control carries applicability markings indicating which system classification levels require that control.
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| **NC** | Non-Classified | General government information; no formal protective marking required |
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| **P** | PROTECTED | Classified information; compromise could damage national/organisational interests |
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| **TS** | TOP SECRET | Exceptionally sensitive; grave damage to national security if compromised |
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## Risk-Based Control Selection Process
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5. **Document in SSP** — all selected controls, exclusions, and justifications must be recorded in the System Security Plan
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## System Security Plan (SSP) — Required Content
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The SSP is the primary authorisation artefact. It must include:
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| Section | Content |
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| System overview | Name, owner, purpose, environment |
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| System boundary | What is in scope (hardware, software, interfaces) |
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| Classification level | Highest classification handled |
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| Security objectives | Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability ratings (High/Medium/Low) |
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| Control selection | All applicable ISM controls with applicability justification |
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| Implemented controls | Evidence of implementation for each control |
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| Excluded controls | Controls not implemented with documented risk acceptance |
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| Risk register | Identified risks, likelihood, impact, treatment |
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| Authorisation | Authorising Official signature and date |
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| Review schedule | Next review date (minimum: every 24 months or after significant change) |
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## IRAP Assessment Requirements
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### Who Needs an IRAP Assessment?
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- **Mandatory**: Systems handling PROTECTED and above
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- **Strongly recommended**: Systems handling OFFICIAL: Sensitive
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- **Government policy**: Any system used to deliver government services to citizens
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### IRAP Assessor Requirements
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- Must be listed on the ASD IRAP Assessors Register
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|
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- Must be independent of the system being assessed
|
|
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|
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- Must have current ASD-recognised qualifications
|
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|
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- Find assessors: https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/assessment-and-evaluation-programs/irap/irap-assessors
|
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|
+
|
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74
|
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### Assessment Cycle
|
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|
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- Initial assessment before system authorisation
|
|
76
|
+
- Re-assessment every **24 months** (minimum)
|
|
77
|
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- Re-assessment required after **significant change** (major architecture change, new classification level, major new functionality)
|
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|
+
|
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### IRAP Assessment Artefact Checklist
|
|
80
|
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- [ ] Current System Security Plan (SSP)
|
|
81
|
+
- [ ] Network architecture diagrams
|
|
82
|
+
- [ ] Asset register (hardware and software)
|
|
83
|
+
- [ ] Risk register with current risk ratings
|
|
84
|
+
- [ ] Policy suite (all security policies referenced in SSP)
|
|
85
|
+
- [ ] Evidence of implemented controls (configuration screenshots, logs, test results)
|
|
86
|
+
- [ ] Previous IRAP assessment report (if re-assessment)
|
|
87
|
+
- [ ] Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for any outstanding findings
|
|
88
|
+
- [ ] Incident register (last 12 months)
|
|
89
|
+
- [ ] Patch management reports
|
|
90
|
+
|
|
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|
+
---
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
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## Essential Eight — ISM Relationship
|
|
94
|
+
|
|
95
|
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The Essential Eight are **eight priority mitigation strategies** extracted from the broader ISM control set. They are not a separate standard but a prioritised subset.
|
|
96
|
+
|
|
97
|
+
| Essential Eight Strategy | Primary ISM Chapter(s) | Notes |
|
|
98
|
+
|-------------------------|----------------------|-------|
|
|
99
|
+
| Application control (allow-listing) | Ch. 13 System Hardening | Prevents execution of unapproved software |
|
|
100
|
+
| Patch applications | Ch. 14 System Management | Critical patches ≤14 days |
|
|
101
|
+
| Configure Microsoft Office macros | Ch. 13 System Hardening | Restrict macro execution |
|
|
102
|
+
| User application hardening | Ch. 13 System Hardening | Browser, Office, PDF hardening |
|
|
103
|
+
| Restrict administrative privileges | Ch. 13 System Hardening, Ch. 6 Personnel | Least privilege, PAM |
|
|
104
|
+
| Patch operating systems | Ch. 14 System Management | Critical OS patches ≤14 days |
|
|
105
|
+
| Multi-factor authentication (MFA) | Ch. 6, Ch. 9, Ch. 19 | MFA for all remote access, privileged accounts |
|
|
106
|
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| Regular backups | Ch. 14 System Management | Tested, offline/offsite, 3-2-1 rule |
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### Essential Eight Maturity Levels
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| Level | Description | Who It Applies To |
|
|
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|
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|-------|-------------|------------------|
|
|
112
|
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| **ML0** | Incomplete or ineffective implementation | Non-compliant |
|
|
113
|
+
| **ML1** | Partially aligned; addresses targeted attacks | Minimum for small/low-risk organisations |
|
|
114
|
+
| **ML2** | Mostly aligned; addresses sophisticated threats | ASD-recommended baseline for all government entities (2026 target) |
|
|
115
|
+
| **ML3** | Fully aligned; addresses advanced persistent threats | Required for critical infrastructure and high-risk sectors |
|
|
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|
+
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|
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---
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## Patch Management SLAs (Chapter 14)
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| Patch Criticality | Maximum Remediation Timeframe |
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|------------------|------------------------------|
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|
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| Critical (CVSS 9–10) | 48 hours for internet-facing; 14 days for internal |
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| High (CVSS 7–8.9) | 14 days |
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|
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| Medium (CVSS 4–6.9) | 30 days |
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| Low (CVSS < 4) | Within next maintenance window |
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|
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## Approved Cryptographic Algorithms (Chapter 20)
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The ISM mandates ASD-approved algorithms. Key requirements for March 2026:
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134
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| Use Case | Approved Algorithm(s) | Notes |
|
|
135
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|----------|----------------------|-------|
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|
136
|
+
| Symmetric encryption | AES-128 minimum (AES-256 for PROTECTED+) | |
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| Asymmetric encryption | RSA-2048 minimum; EC P-256 or above | RSA-4096 / P-384 for PROTECTED+ |
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| Hashing | SHA-256 minimum (SHA-384 for PROTECTED+) | MD5 and SHA-1 prohibited |
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| TLS | TLS 1.2 minimum; TLS 1.3 preferred | SSL and TLS 1.0/1.1 prohibited |
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| Key exchange | ECDH or DHE (2048-bit minimum) | Static DH prohibited |
|
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| SSH | SSH2 only; ED25519 or RSA-4096 | SSH1 prohibited |
|
|
142
|
+
|
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|
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|
+
|
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## Log Retention Requirements (Chapter 15)
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|
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| System Classification | Minimum Log Retention |
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|----------------------|----------------------|
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| NC | 12 months |
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| OFFICIAL: Sensitive | 18 months |
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| PROTECTED | 18 months |
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| SECRET / TOP SECRET | As directed by agency security policy (typically 7 years) |
|
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153
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|
154
|
+
Logs must be stored in a tamper-evident manner, separate from the system being monitored.
|
|
155
|
+
|
|
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|
+
---
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|
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|
|
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## Key Differences: ISM vs ISO 27001
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|
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| Aspect | ISM (ASD) | ISO 27001 |
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|--------|-----------|-----------|
|
|
162
|
+
| Jurisdiction | Australia (government mandatory) | International (voluntary certification) |
|
|
163
|
+
| Structure | 22 guideline chapters + individual controls | 10 clauses + 93 Annex A controls (2022) |
|
|
164
|
+
| Assessment | IRAP (ASD-certified assessors) | Third-party certification bodies |
|
|
165
|
+
| Classification | NC / OS / P / S / TS markings | Not classification-based |
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| Update cycle | Typically annually (March edition) | Major revision every ~7 years |
|
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167
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| Audience | Government entities + supply chain | Any organisation |
|
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| Essential Eight | Subset of ISM; ASD-mandated for government | No direct equivalent |
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| Resource | URL |
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| ISM (March 2026 PDF) | https://www.cyber.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-03/Information%20security%20manual%20(March%202026).pdf |
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| ISM OSCAL releases | https://www.cyber.gov.au/business-government/asds-cyber-security-frameworks/ism/ism-oscal-releases |
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