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Security Governance References
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Reference |
PSR Ref |
Purpose |
| ISO 31000 Risk management | GOV 2 | ISO standard for risk management |
| Business continuity and disaster recovery (nzism.govt.nz)(external link) | GOV 3 | Information on business continuity and disaster recovery relating specifical to information technology systems |
| ISO 22301- Security and resilience – Business continuity management systems – Requirements | GOV 3 | ISO standards for business continuity management systems |
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Supporting standards cover specific components of the business continuity management programme:
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GOV 3 | ISO standards for business continuity management systems |
| New Zealand Government Rules for Procurement (procurement.govt.nz)(external link) | GOV 5 | New Zealand Government Procurement Rules |
| Tackling security risk in government supply chain (security.gov.uk)(external link) | GOV 5 | UK Government guidance for managing security risks in the commercial environment |
| Incident Management: Be Resilient, Be Prepared (ncsc.govt.nz)(external link) | GOV 6 | NCSC guidance on establishing an incident management capability |
| New Zealand Government Cabinet Manual (dpmc.govt.nz)(external link) | GOV 6 | Covers the security and handling of Cabinet documents |
| National Emergency Management Agency (civildefence.govt.nz)(external link) | GOV 3, GOV 7 | Covers information on New Zealand’s civil defence and emergency management system |
| National Security – National terrorism threat level (dpmc.govt.nz)(external link) | GOV 7 | Defines the current national terrorism threat level and provides information on the roles and responsibilities during a national threat. |
Personnel Security References
| Resource | Purpose |
| Workforce Assurance Model Standard (publicservice.govt.nz)(external link) | Public Service Commission’s standard outlining expectations for government organisations when recruiting staff, investigating serious misconduct, and use of settlement agreements |
| Identification Standards (digital.govt.nz)(external link) | Department of Internal Affair’s standard for verifying an individual’s identification |
| VisaView (immigration.govt.nz)(external link) | Immigration New Zealand’s system for tracking immigrant’s visa status |
| Public Service Integrity and Conduction (publicservice.govt.nz)(external link) | Public Service Commission’s code of conduct for public servants |
| Criminal record check (justice.govt.nz)(external link) | Ministry of Justice Criminal record check |
| Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (gov.uk)(external link) | UK Government guidance on processes for checking overseas applicants criminal records (by country) |
| Eliminating all forms of bias and discrimination in recruitment processes (publicservice.govt.nz)(external link) | Public Service Commission’s guidance for steps organisations can take to eliminate bias and discrimination in recruitment |
| Occupation registration requirements (immigration.govt.nz)(external link) | Immigration NZ’s lists requirements for qualifications required for specific occupations |
| Recognising overseas qualifications (nzqa.govt.nz)(external link) | NZQA guidance for which qualifications have been recognised and how to get overseas qualifications recognised by NZQA |
| The New Zealand Police Vetting Service (police.govt.nz)(external link) | The New Zealand Police Vetting Service information |
Information Security References
| Resource | Purpose |
| Cyber security framework (ncsc.govt.nz)(external link) | Interrelated cyber security functions and outcomes to mitigate cyber security risks |
| New Zealand Information Security Manual (nzism.gcsb.govt.nz)(external link) | Details processes and controls essential for the protection of New Zealand Government information and systems |
| NCSC Information Security Guidance (ncsc.govt.nz)(external link) | Guidance on practices to use to manage specific information security scenarios |
| New Zealand Government Information Security Classification System | New Zealand Government classification system for classifying information and managing information security risks |
| Health information security framework (tewhatuora.govt.nz)(external link) | Protection for health information (personally identifiable health information) |
| Privacy Commissioner requirements (privacy.org.nz)(external link) | Requirements for ensuring compliance with New Zealand’s Privacy Act |
| Information and Records Management Standard (archives.govt.nz)(external link) | Requirements for managing information and records in the New Zealand Government |
| Risk management advice and resources (digital.govt.nz)(external link) | New Zealand Government information risk management guidance |
| Risk assessment for public cloud services (digital.govt.nz)(external link) | |
| NIST Cybersecurity framework (nist.gov)(external link) | Comprehensive identification of security controls |
| ISO 27001 (iso.org)(external link) | Build and maintain an information security management system for information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection |
| PCI DSS (pcisecuritystandards.org)(external link) | Protection of payment data |
Physical Security References
Standards
Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS and NZS)
AS/NZS 2343:1997 Bullet–resistant panels and elements (under review)
AS/NZS 3016:2002 Electrical installations – Electric security fences (under review)
AS/NZS 2201.5:2008 Intruder alarm systems – Alarm transmission systems
AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client's premises– Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
AS 2201.3:1991 Intruder alarm systems – Detection devices for internal use
AS 2201.2:2022 Intruder alarm systems – Monitoring centres
AS 4145.2:2008 Locksets and hardware for doors and windows – Mechanical locksets for doors and windows in buildings
AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use
AS/NZS IEC 60839–11–1:2019 Electronic access control systems – System components requirements (Part 11–1)
AS/NZS IEC 60839–11–1:2019 Electronic access control systems – Application guidelines (Part 11–2)
AS3555.1–2003 Building Elements – Testing and Rating For Intruder Resistance Intruder–Resistant Panels
AS HB 328:2009 Mailroom Security
British Standards (BS)
BS EN 1143–1:2019 Secure storage units. Requirements, classifications and methods of test for resistance to burglary. Secure safe cabinets
BS 1722–14:2016 Fences – Specification for open mesh steel panel fences
BS 1722–12:2016 Fences – Specification for steel palisade fences
En50131–2–2:2021 Requirements for passive infrared detectors
Din 699 Shredders
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 22343–1:2023 Security and resilience – Vehicle security barriers – Part 1: Performance requirement, vehicle impact test method and performance rating
ISO 22343–2:2023 Security and resilience – Vehicle security barriers – Part 2: Application
ISO 31000:2018 Risk management – Guidelines
Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS)
JIS S 1037 – Fire proof safe testing standard
UL Standards
UL 72 – Tests for fire resistance of records protection equipment
UL 687 – Burglary–resistant safes
UL 768 – Combination Locks
UL 634 – Standard for Connectors and Switches for Us with Burglar–Alarm Systems
Handbooks/Guides
New Zealand Government Property Group Guidance and Workplace design
HB 167:2006 Security risk management
HB 327:2010 Communicating and Consulting About Risk
Designing out Crime: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
IES–G–1–16 Guideline on Security Lighting for People, Property, and Public Spaces
Privacy and CCTV: A guide to the Privacy Act for businesses, agencies and organisations
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
National guidelines for crime prevention through environmental design in New Zealand
Designing out crime
Codes
The New Zealand Building Code
Guidance for constructing PSR security zones
The following protectively–marked material will guide you on the construction and security of PSR Security Zones. Contact the PSR team for more information.
NZSIS Approved Products List (APL)
NZSIS Technical Note – Class A Secure Room
NZSIS Technical Note – Class B Secure Room
NZSIS Technical Note – Class C Secure Room
NZSIS Technical Note – Physical Security of Intruder Resistant Areas
NZSIS Technical Note – Physical Security of Secure Areas
NZSIS Technical Note – Physical Security of Zone 5 Areas