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Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security
Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security
Unit of competency
National Code
ICANWK510A
ICANWK510A
State Code
D7961
D7961
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
06/10/2011
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate information security in an information technology (IT) system or application during the system development life cycle (SDLC) prior to the operations and maintenance phase.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop system and application security
- 1.1 Specify enterprise and IT system or application security policies
- 1.2 Specify security requirements for the IT system or application
- 1.3 Author an IT system or application security plan according to the enterprise and IT system or application security policies
- 1.4 Identify standards against which to engineer the IT system or application
- 1.5 Specify criteria for performing risk-based audits against the IT system or application
- 1.6 Develop processes and procedures to mitigate the introduction of vulnerabilities during the engineering process
- 1.7 Integrate applicable information security requirements, controls, processes, and procedures into IT system and application design specifications according to established requirements
2. Implement system and application security
- 2.1 Execute enterprise and IT system or application security policies
- 2.2 Apply and verify compliance with identified standards against which to engineer the IT system or application
- 2.3 Perform processes and procedures to mitigate the introduction of vulnerabilities during the engineering process
- 2.4 Perform secure configuration management practices
- 2.5 Validate that the engineered IT system and application security controls meet the specified requirements
- 2.6 Re-engineer security controls to mitigate vulnerabilities identified during the operations phase
- 2.7 Ensure integration of information security practices throughout the SDLC process
- 2.8 Document IT system or application security controls addressed within the system
- 2.9 Practise secure coding practices
3. Evaluate system and application security
- 3.1 Review new and existing risk management technologies to achieve an optimal enterprise risk posture
- 3.2 Review new and existing IT security technologies to support secure engineering across the SDLC phases
- 3.3 Continually assess the effectiveness of the information-system controls based on risk-management practices and procedures
- 3.4 Assess and evaluate system compliance with corporate policies and architectures
- 3.5 Assess system maturation and readiness for promotion to the production stage
- 3.6 Collect lessons learned from integration of information security into the SDLC and use to identify improvement actions
- 3.7 Collect, analyse and report performance measures
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.
IT system or application may include:
applications
collection of programs
integrated suite of programs
operating system and system software
program.
Vulnerabilities may include:
buffer overflows
errors in application or system
poor design
trapdoors
undefined or undocumented code
undefined variables
untested code.
Established requirements may include:
laws
policies
regulations
standards.
IT system or application may include:
applications
collection of programs
integrated suite of programs
operating system and system software
program.
Vulnerabilities may include:
buffer overflows
errors in application or system
poor design
trapdoors
undefined or undocumented code
undefined variables
untested code.
Established requirements may include:
laws
policies
regulations
standards.
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 ability to:
author an IT system or application security plan
apply and verify compliance with the identified standards
practise secure coding practices
assess and evaluate system compliance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
IT business specifications
information on the security environment, including laws and legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
possible security environment, which also includes the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment
risk analysis tools and methodologies
IT security assurance specifications
application and system scenarios
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of security issues regarding the system or application and security standards
review of system or application security plan prepared by candidate
review of amended system or security plan after evaluation prepared by candidate
observation of candidate carrying out work to ensure the plan complies with security standards.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
author an IT system or application security plan
apply and verify compliance with the identified standards
practise secure coding practices
assess and evaluate system compliance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
IT business specifications
information on the security environment, including laws and legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
possible security environment, which also includes the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment
risk analysis tools and methodologies
IT security assurance specifications
application and system scenarios
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of security issues regarding the system or application and security standards
review of system or application security plan prepared by candidate
review of amended system or security plan after evaluation prepared by candidate
observation of candidate carrying out work to ensure the plan complies with security standards.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2817 | ICAI5250A | Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUV01 | ICTNWK510 | Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D567 | ICA50111 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
| D570 | ICA50411 | Diploma of Information Technology Networking | Qualification |