Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:12 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:12 PM AWST
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Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBXCS402
BSBXCS402
State Code
OBO74
OBO74
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/05/2020
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
14/05/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop cyber security awareness in work area
- 1.1 Establish current level of awareness in work area relating to cyber security
- 1.2 Create and maintain cyber security awareness program that reflects organisation-wide best practice
- 1.3 Contribute to developing cyber security policies and procedures, and communicate to required personnel
2. Support effective cyber security practices in work area
- 2.1 Review cyber security practices according to organisational policies and procedures
- 2.2 Arrange training and information updates as required, and maintain related records
- 2.3 Present insights from review and training to required personnel, and potential related impacts on workplace
3. Review cyber security awareness in work area
- 3.1 Review latest cyber security threats and trends impacting organisations
- 3.2 Document outcomes of review and suggested improvements for consideration by required personnel
- 3.3 Communicate review outcomes and cyber security improvement requirements according to organisational policies and procedures