Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:04 PM 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.

Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS501
State Code
AUW66
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement an incident response plan. The results of the incident response plan must be evaluated if they affect the mission of the organisation.It applies to individuals who apply high-level technical skills and specialised knowledge to provide broad support functions in maintaining network service.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop the incident response program
  • 1.1 Develop the incident management policy
  • 1.2 Identify services the incident response team should provide
  • 1.3 Create incident response plans according to security policy and organisational goals
  • 1.4 Develop procedures for incident handling and reporting
  • 1.5 Create incident response exercises and red-teaming activities
  • 1.6 Develop specific processes for collecting and protecting forensic evidence during incident response
  • 1.7 Specify incident response staffing and training requirements
  • 1.8 Establish the response program
2. Implement the incident response program
  • 2.1 Apply response actions in reaction to security incidents according to established policy, plans and procedures
  • 2.2 Respond to and report incidents
  • 2.3 Assist in collecting, processing and preserving evidence according to requirements
  • 2.4 Execute incident response plans
  • 2.5 Execute red-teaming activities and incident response exercises
  • 2.6 Ensure lessons learned from incidents are collected in a timely manner and are incorporated into review plans
  • 2.7 Collect, analyse and report incident management measures
3. Evaluate the incident response program
  • 3.1 Assess efficiency and effectiveness of incident response program activities and implement changes as required
  • 3.2 Examine effectiveness of red teaming and incident response tests, training and exercises
  • 3.3 Assess effectiveness of communication between incident response team and related internal and external organisations, implementing changes where appropriate
  • 3.4 Identify and implement improvements based on assessments of effectiveness
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8088 ICASAS501A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS47 ICTSAS524 Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan Unit of competency