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Implement security risk treatments

Implement security risk treatments

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC006
State Code
AWT43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to confirm risk decisions, identify risk treatments, implement countermeasures and monitor and review the security risk management process.This unit applies to those working in a security role where they will be required to confirm, identify, implement and review risk.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to the security plan.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and as part of a team using support resources as required. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm risk decisions
  • 1.1 Confirm management decisions determining acceptable and unacceptable levels of risks.
  • 1.2 Note and monitor low level risks accepted by the organisation, to detect changed circumstances.
  • 1.3 Refer unacceptable high-level risks for development of formal management plans.
  • 1.4 Note for treatment all major or significant risks determined as unacceptable.
2. Identify risk treatments
  • 2.1 Ensure treatments are consistent with the security plan, are cost effective and address levels and types of risk and the importance of the function or resource at risk.
  • 2.2 Select treatments to reduce the likelihood and/or consequences of the risk.
  • 2.3 Include continuity plans in treatments where appropriate.
  • 2.4 Document treatments and submit for approval.
3. Implement countermeasures
  • 3.1 Develop and implement a treatment plan.
  • 3.2 Apply countermeasures in accordance with the implementation strategy detailed in the security plan.
  • 3.3 Implement countermeasures in accordance with timeframe, budgetary requirements and legal requirements.
4. Monitor and review security risk management process
  • 4.1 Implement strategies to monitor risk environment.
  • 4.2 Evaluate risk treatments against the objectives of the security plan.
  • 4.3 Obtain feedback from stakeholders on the adequacy and need for current security measures affecting their work/area.
  • 4.4 Convey recommendations for re-examination of security risk or improved risk treatments to the appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8318 PSPSEC402A Implement security risk treatments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW26 PSPSEC022 Implement security risk treatments Unit of competency