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ICT Equipment

ISM-0317

At least three pages of random text with no blank areas are printed on each colour printer cartridge or MFD print drum.

ISM-0318

When unable to sanitise printer cartridges or MFD print drums, they are destroyed as per electrostatic memory devices.

ISM-0944

ICT equipment maintained or repaired off-site is treated as per the requirements for the sensitivity or classification of the area that the ICT equipment will be returned to.

ISM-1076

Televisions and computer monitors with minor burn-in or image persistence are sanitised by displaying a solid white image on the screen for an extended period of time.

ISM-1219

MFD print drums and image transfer rollers are inspected and destroyed if there is remnant toner which cannot be removed or a print is visible on the image transfer roller.

ISM-1220

Printer and MFD platens are inspected and destroyed if any text or images are retained on the platen.

ISM-1221

Printers and MFDs are checked to ensure no pages are trapped in the paper path due to a paper jam.

ISM-1222

Televisions and computer monitors that cannot be sanitised are destroyed.

ISM-1223

Memory in network devices is sanitised using the following processes, in order of preference:<br>• following device-specific guidance provided in evaluation documentation<br>• following vendor sanitisation guidance<br>• loading a dummy configuration file, performing a factory reset and then reinstalling firmware."

ISM-1225

The paper tray of the fax machine is removed, and a fax message with a minimum length of four pages is transmitted, before the paper tray is re-installed to allow a fax summary page to be printed.

ISM-1226

Fax machines are checked to ensure no pages are trapped in the paper path due to a paper jam.

ISM-1534

Printer ribbons in printers and MFDs are removed and destroyed.

Last updated October 1, 2024

The Information Security Manual and its controls are written by the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
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