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Chief Security Officer (CSO)

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Definition overview

1 Definition

The Chief Security Officer must be a member of the entity's board of directors (or similar governing body), executive personnel, general partner, or senior management official with the ability to implement policy and direct resources. They must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

2 References

Department of Defence - Defence Industry Security Program Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Principle 16 Control

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

24/4/2025

Effective Date

24/4/2025

Record No

25/424PL

Failure to comply with this Policy or Policy Instrument may be considered as misconduct and the provisions of the relevant Policy or Procedure applied.

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