ISM lookup / Cyber security documentation

ISM-1563 · September 2026

Security assessment report

Guidelines for cyber security documentation / System-specific cyber security documentation / Security assessment report

Official control wording

At the conclusion of a security control assessment for a system, a security assessment report is produced by the assessor and covers: - the scope of the security control assessment - the system’s strengths and weaknesses - security risks associated with the operation of the system - the effectiveness of the implementation of security controls - any recommended remediation actions.

Applicability

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

These are ASD’s applicability markings. Select and tailor controls for your system’s risk, classification and operating context with the system owner and authorising officer.

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-1563. 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.

Latticework Systems’ implementation guidance is our interpretation. Provenance and scope.