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Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS505
State Code
AUW49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning.It applies to individuals who apply a wide range of higher level technical skills and systematic problem solving approaches in information and communications technology (ICT) related areas.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate impact of system on business continuity
  • 1.1 Identify business critical functions and the security environment from documentation and from discussion with business area and project team
  • 1.2 Identify critical data and software from documentation
  • 1.3 Assess potential impact of business risk and threats on ICT systems
  • 1.4 Identify and evaluate statutory requirements, commercial requirements and contingency possibilities according to specifications and cost constraints
2. Evaluate threats to system
  • 2.1 Identify threats to the system, considering security analysis and internal and external business environment
  • 2.2 Evaluate risk minimisation alternatives against specifications and cost constraints
3. Formulate prevention and recovery strategy
  • 3.1 Evaluate prevention and recovery options to support critical business functions against business specifications and cost constraints
  • 3.2 Review current operational procedures to ensure adequate risk safeguards and contingency plans are in place
  • 3.3 Submit disaster recovery and prevention strategy to appropriate person for approval
4. Develop disaster recovery plan to support strategy
  • 4.1 Identify and document resources required for disaster recovery according to specifications and cost constraints
  • 4.2 Identify and document processes required for disaster strategy according to project standards
  • 4.3 Identify cut-over criteria before initiating disaster plan
  • 4.4 Document disaster recovery plan and submit to appropriate person for review and sign-off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8092 ICASAS505A Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS45 ICTSAS526 Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans Unit of competency