ISM-0138 · September 2026
Maintaining the integrity of evidence
Guidelines for cyber security incidents / Responding to cyber security incidents / Maintaining the integrity of evidence
Official control wording
The integrity of evidence gathered during an investigation is maintained by investigators: - recording all their actions - maintaining a proper chain of custody - following all instructions provided by relevant law enforcement agencies.
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Official source
ASD’s ISM OSCAL v2026.09.4 · Original catalogue JSON · Pinned checksums and edition details
Control source identifier: ism-0138. Check the official release before relying on this snapshot for an assessment.
Official control wording and applicability: Australian Signals Directorate, © Commonwealth of Australia 2026. September 2026 ISM, OSCAL v2026.09.4, reproduced under CC BY 4.0. Formatting is adapted for this website.
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