ISM lookup / Information technology equipment

ISM-0306 · September 2026

On-site maintenance or repairs

Guidelines for information technology equipment / IT equipment maintenance or repairs / On-site maintenance or repairs

Official control wording

If an appropriately cleared technician is not used to undertake maintenance or repairs to IT equipment, the technician is escorted by someone who: - has the authority to direct the technician - is appropriately cleared and briefed - is sufficiently familiar with the IT equipment to understand the work being undertaken - takes all responsible measures to ensure the integrity of the IT equipment - takes due care to ensure that data is not disclosed.

Applicability

  • Non-classified (NC)
  • OFFICIAL: Sensitive (OS)
  • PROTECTED (P)
  • SECRET (S)
  • TOP SECRET (TS)

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Implementation guidance

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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-0306. 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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