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Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAI5252A
ICAI5252A
State Code
D2818
D2818
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit defines the competency required for the application of the knowledge and understanding of the process to prepare and prevent, detect, contain, eradicate, and recover, and apply lessons learned from incidents impacting the mission of an organisation.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop the incident response program
- 1.1. Develop the incident management policy
- 1.2. Identify the services the incident response team should provide
- 1.3. Create incident response plans in accordance with security policy and organisational goals
- 1.4. Develop procedures for performing incident handling and reporting
- 1.5. Create incident response exercises and red teaming activities
- 1.6. Develop specific processes for collecting and protecting forensic evidence during incident response
- 1.7. Specify the incident response staffing and training requirements
- 1.8. Establish incident management measurement program
2. Implement the incident response program
- 2.1. Apply response actions in reaction to security incidents in accordance with established policy, plans, and procedures
- 2.2. Respond to and report incidents
- 2.3. Assist in collecting, processing, and preserving evidence according to requirements
- 2.4. Execute incident response plans
- 2.5. Execute red teaming activities and incident response exercises
- 2.6. Ensure lessons learned from incidents are collected in a timely manner and are incorporated into plan reviews
- 2.7. Collect, analyse, and report incident management measures
3. Evaluate the incident response program
- 3.1. Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the incident response program activities and implement changes as required
- 3.2. Examine the effectiveness of red teaming and incident response tests, training, and exercises
- 3.3. Assess the effectiveness of communications between incident response team and related internal and external organisations and implement changes where appropriate
- 3.4. Identify incident management improvement actions based on assessments of effectiveness
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Incident may include:
fire
theft of data or property
misuse or improper access
unauthorised publication
other physical damage
According to requirementsmay include:
standards
procedures
directives
policy
regulations
law
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Incident may include:
fire
theft of data or property
misuse or improper access
unauthorised publication
other physical damage
According to requirementsmay include:
standards
procedures
directives
policy
regulations
law
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Develop the Incident response program
the Incident response activation and operation
Evaluation of the incident response
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
The creation of incident response plans
The development of procedures for performing incident handling and reporting
Application of response actions in reaction to security incidents
Identify incident management improvement actions
To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:
IT business specifications
Information on the security environment including relevant laws/legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
Possible security environment also includes the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment
Risk analysis tools/methodologies
IT security assurance specifications
Incident scenarios
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgement across a broad range of technical or management functions
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for personal and group outcomes within broad parameters.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Develop the Incident response program
the Incident response activation and operation
Evaluation of the incident response
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
The creation of incident response plans
The development of procedures for performing incident handling and reporting
Application of response actions in reaction to security incidents
Identify incident management improvement actions
To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:
IT business specifications
Information on the security environment including relevant laws/legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
Possible security environment also includes the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment
Risk analysis tools/methodologies
IT security assurance specifications
Incident scenarios
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgement across a broad range of technical or management functions
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for personal and group outcomes within broad parameters.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8088 | ICASAS501A | Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D346 | ICA60308 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (E-Security) | Qualification |