Unit of competency Outline

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Detect and protect from spam and destructive software

Detect and protect from spam and destructive software

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS206
State Code
AUW18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reduce the risk of a computer's operation being affected by spam or destructive software.It applies to technical support individuals who, while working under a level of supervision, have responsibility to exercise the discretion required to protect and secure equipment and software in a small or large office environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Detect and remove destructive software
  • 1.1 Identify common types of destructive software
  • 1.2 Select and install virus protection compatible with the operating system in use
  • 1.3 Investigate other advanced systems of protection for further options
  • 1.4 Install software updates on a regular basis
  • 1.5 Configure software security settings to prevent destructive software from infecting computer
  • 1.6 Run or schedule to run virus protection software on a regular basis
  • 1.7 Report detected destructive software to appropriate person and remove the destructive software
2. Identify and take action to stop spam
  • 2.1 Identify common types of spam
  • 2.2 Take appropriate action in regard to spam
  • 2.3 Configure and use a spam filter
  • 2.4 Report spam to appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8053 ICASAS206A Detect and protect from spam and destructive software Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS73 ICTSAS214 Protect devices from spam and destructive software Unit of competency