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Design ICT system security controls

Design ICT system security controls

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK550
State Code
OBT52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design the security controls that confirm that an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system is both physically and legally secure.It applies to individuals in a range of ICT areas who are required to guarantee the security of ICT systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review organisational security policy and procedures
  • 1.1 Analyse business environment and identify organisational system security controls requirements
  • 1.2 Determine legislative requirement for ICT security and impact on organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Identify organisational ICT security threats
  • 1.4 Document analysis findings and security requirements and submit to required personnel for approval
  • 1.5 Seek and respond to feedback from required personnel as required
2. Develop security plan
  • 2.1 Identify potential security attacks, threats and risks
  • 2.2 Prioritise, categorise and document assessment results
  • 2.3 Determine and document security plan according to organisational requirements
  • 2.4 Submit plan to required personnel and seek feedback
  • 2.5 Integrate approved changes into security plan and confirm compliance with statutory requirements
3. Implement system controls
  • 3.1 Implement security controls according to security plan and confirm minimum risk of security breaches
  • 3.2 Monitor each phase of implementation and determine organisational impact
  • 3.3 Document implementation process according to organisational requirements
  • 3.4 Plan risk assessment review process according to organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV17 ICTNWK520 Design ICT system security controls Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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