ISM-0217 · September 2026
Physical separation of cabinets and patch panels
Guidelines for communications infrastructure / Cabling infrastructure / Physical separation of cabinets and patch panels
Official control wording
Where spatial constraints demand non-TOP SECRET patch panels be installed in the same cabinet as a TOP SECRET patch panel: - a physical barrier in the cabinet is provided to separate patch panels - only personnel holding a Positive Vetting security clearance have access to the cabinet - approval from the TOP SECRET system’s authorising officer is obtained prior to installation.
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Official source
ASD’s ISM OSCAL v2026.09.4 · Original catalogue JSON · Pinned checksums and edition details
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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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