Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:19 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Maintain security of digital devices

Maintain security of digital devices

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBXCS401
State Code
OBO72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/02/2020
View on TGA
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 ensure the cyber security of digital devices. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role ensure the security of digital devices used.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify appropriate security for digital devices
  • 1.1 Create and maintain register of digital devices on organisation’s network
  • 1.2 Confirm what information is held on the registered devices
  • 1.3 Categorise level of risk associated with each device based on sensitivity of information stored
  • 1.4 Select required security protocol to manage level of risk associated with each device
2. Apply protection strategies to digital devices
  • 2.1 Install and run latest anti-malware on each device
  • 2.2 Create strong passwords across personal and work accounts
  • 2.3 Switch on two-factor authentication where available
  • 2.4 Encrypt devices according to instructions
  • 2.5 Develop associated physical security plan and communicate this to whole organisation
3. Evaluate effectiveness of applied protection strategies
  • 3.1 Review number of breaches and business impact over review period
  • 3.2 Monitor latest developments in digital security
  • 3.3 Support organisation to select most appropriate security strategies
4. Patch software across multiple devices
  • 4.1 Apply updates to software and applications across own desktop and mobile devices
  • 4.2 Ensure that new devices are updated and configured correctly as part of initial start-up procedure
No information
No information
No information