ISM-1269 · September 2026

Functional separation between database servers and web servers

Guidelines for database systems / Database servers / Functional separation between database servers and web servers

Control: ISM-1269
Revision: 3
Last updated by ASD: Mar-22
Edition / OSCAL release: September 2026 / 2026.09.4

Official control wording

Database servers and web servers are functionally separated.

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

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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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