DSPF Defence Security Principles Framework Playbook - Complete Implementation Package

DSPF Defence Security Principles Framework Compliance Playbook

64 professional-grade tools, 350 spreadsheet tabs, 2,800+ rows of structured content for Australian defence contractors implementing the Defence Security Principles Framework. This is not a study guide. Every file is the kind of tool real practitioners use at top-tier consultancies: scoring frameworks, assessment templates, PM forms, runbooks, diagnostics, dashboards, and reference tools that work immediately.

What You Get

A complete three-step implementation journey across 11 organized folders:

• Step 1: Diagnose where you are with Quick Scan diagnostics, the RDMAICS Improvement Cycle Scoring Dashboard, Maturity Model and Radar Diagnostics, and seven focused Domain Area Assessments. Each domain assessment contains 30 pre-written questions with example scores, evidence notes, and priority ratings. That is 210 scored assessment questions across Security Governance, Risk Management, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, Cyber Security, and Supply Chain Security.
• Step 2: Set Goals with Project Charter, Requirements Traceability Matrix, RACI Matrix, Work Breakdown Structure, Scope Management Plan, and Stakeholder Analysis
• Step 3: Implement with 60+ PM templates covering all five PMBOK process groups, operational runbooks, SOPs, KPI frameworks, audit checklists, and performance dashboards

210 Assessment Questions Across 7 DSPF Domains

Each domain assessment includes 30 questions with realistic example data referencing real defence tools and frameworks (DISP, AGSVA, SCEC, JSP 440, ACSC, Essential Eight, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI). Every question includes:

• Applicability flag (Y/N)
• Maturity score (1-5 scale: Not in place through Optimising)
• Evidence/Notes column with realistic examples
• Priority rating (High/Medium/Low)
• Dashboard tab with RAG status and maturity levels per sub-domain
• Pro Tips and Common Mistakes tab with practitioner insights

Complete Supply Chain Security Lifecycle

The Supply Chain Integration Checklist covers the full supplier lifecycle across 5 structured sheets and 57 data rows:

• Pre-Onboarding Checks (10 items): DISP verification, FOCI assessment, clearance confirmation, cyber posture, physical security
• Contract Security Clauses (15 mandatory clauses): Classification levels, personnel clearances, incident reporting, audit rights, data sovereignty, subcontracting restrictions, FOCI notification, Essential Eight, secure disposal
• Ongoing Monitoring (10 activities): DISP status, clearance reconciliation, annual audit, incident review, Essential Eight verification, subcontractor review
• Risk Register (10 pre-populated risks): DISP loss, unauthorised access, subcontracting exposure, cyber breach, FOCI concerns, incident reporting failure, data sovereignty breach
• Exit Checklist (12 activities): Material return, certified destruction, access revocation, exit briefings, AGSVA notification, final audit

All 64 Files Include

• 10 professional PDFs with covers (Start Here Guide, Quick Scan Diagnostic, Compliance Lifecycle Model, Physical Security Runbook, Cyber Incident Response Playbook, Enterprise Scaling Playbook, Glossary, Quick Reference Card, and more)
• 54 structured XLSX workbooks with conditional formatting, Instructions tabs, example data rows, and pro tips
• Full PM template library across Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing process groups
• Cross-reference tools mapping DSPF controls to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PSPF, and Essential Eight
• Executive Compliance Dashboard with RAG scoring and drill-down capability
• KPI Framework with 14 domain-specific sheets, each with real KPIs, owners, frequencies, targets, and data sources
• CAPA Tracker, Risk and Opportunity Matrix, Incident and Non-Conformance Log
• Advanced scenario exercises including Insider Threat Response simulation

Built for the March 2026 DSPF Update

The Australian Department of Defence updated the DSPF in March 2026 with new requirements across all seven security domains. Defence contractors, DISP members, and organisations handling classified or sensitive defence information need to demonstrate compliance with the updated framework. This playbook gives you every tool to assess your current posture, close gaps, and maintain ongoing compliance.

Who This Is For

• Defence industry security officers and compliance managers
• DISP members preparing for security assessments
• Organisations entering the Australian defence supply chain
• Security consultants advising defence sector clients
• CISOs and risk managers in defence contracting organisations

Folder Structure

Instant digital download. 64 files (10 PDFs + 54 XLSXs), 350 spreadsheet tabs, 2,800+ rows of structured content organized in 11 folders. Start implementing within 10 minutes of purchase.