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Manage system security

Manage system security

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK513
State Code
AUU98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security on an operational system.It applies to individuals working in middle management in technical advice, guidance and leadership roles such as security managers and security analysts responsible for implementing and managing the organisations security management system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse threats to system
  • 1.1 Evaluate the organisation’s system and verify that it meets enterprise guidelines and policies
  • 1.2 Conduct risk analysis on system and document outcomes
  • 1.3 Evaluate threats to the system and document findings
  • 1.4 Compile and document human interactions with system
2. Determine risk category
  • 2.1 Conduct a risk assessment on the system and categorise risks
  • 2.2 Conduct a risk assessment on human operations and interactions with the system and categorise risks
  • 2.3 Match risk plans to risk categories
  • 2.4 Determine and plan resources by risk categories
3. Identify appropriate controls
  • 3.1 Devise and put in place effective controls to manage risk
  • 3.2 Design policies and procedures to cover user access of the system
  • 3.3 Conduct training in the use of system-related policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Monitor high-risk categories at specified periods
  • 3.5 Categorise and record system breakdowns
4. Include controls in the system
  • 4.1 Develop security plan and procedures to include in management system
  • 4.2 Develop security recovery plan
  • 4.3 Implement system controls to reduce risks in human interaction with the system
5. Monitor system tools and procedures
  • 5.1 Review and monitor risks and controls, using a management review process
  • 5.2 Review risk analysis process based on security benchmarks from vendors, security specialists and organisational reviews
  • 5.3 Plan to re-evaluate system and identify new threats and risks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7963 ICANWK513A Manage system security Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT53 ICTNWK547 Manage system security on operational systems Unit of competency