Government & Defence: compliance context

Regional regulatory landscape

Government and defence programmes are driven by contract language, information classification, authorisation boundaries, and supply-chain roles. A framework label alone does not establish eligibility or authorisation.

11 relevant framework guides across 4 coverage categories.

Mandatory regulations

These requirements apply only when their legal, sector, entity, activity, data, or contract scope is met.

• FedRAMP for covered US federal cloud authorisations
• CMMC/NIST 800-171 for applicable US defence contracts
• IRAP or ASD ISM requirements where Australian government scope applies
• National security, classification, and procurement rules

Voluntary standards and contractual assurance

These frameworks can support a consistent control baseline but do not replace mandatory legal duties.

• NIST CSF
• ISO 27001
• Cyber Essentials
• NIST AI RMF
• ISO 22301

Implementation priorities

1. Define contract, classification, and system boundaries
2. Separate inherited provider controls from customer responsibilities
3. Maintain SSP, POA&M, evidence, and incident records
4. Control supplier access and preserve assessor-ready audit trails

Frameworks to explore

Information Security

• ISO 27001
• NIST CSF
• NIST 800-171
• Cyber Essentials
• Essential Eight
• IRAP
• CSA STAR

Government & Defence

• NIST 800-171
• FedRAMP
• CMMC 2.0

AI Governance

• NIST AI RMF

Business Continuity & Automotive

• ISO 22301

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Official regional references

• FedRAMP
• CMMC

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Framework coverage is educational and does not determine legal obligations. Confirm scope with qualified professionals and the relevant authority.