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Contribute to cyber security threat assessments

Contribute to cyber security threat assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBXCS403
State Code
OBO71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/05/2020
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
14/05/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support maintaining a cyber secure network through identifying cyber security threats for an organisation. It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role contribute to assessments of level of risk relating to real and potential cyber security breaches.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to reviewing workplace cyber security threats
  • 1.1 Identify relevant organisational data security/protection policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Contribute to organisation-wide cyber security audits
  • 1.3 Contribute to identifying threats to workplace security of cyber security threats
2. Assist in assessing risks and potential business impact of cyber security threats
  • 2.1 Assist in assessing cyber security risks and their likelihood, consequences and suggested mitigation strategies
  • 2.2 Assist in reviewing industry level threats and best practice cyber security strategies
  • 2.3 Assign risk levels for identified cyber risks based on measurement scale
  • 2.4 Contribute to identifying impact of risks
3. Finalise cyber security threat assessment
  • 3.1 Document impact findings that include recommendations for required responses to control risks
  • 3.2 Support the communication of cyber security threat assessment outcomes and recommendations to required personnel
  • 3.3 Seek feedback as required on assessment findings
  • 3.4 Assist in integrating feedback to finalise threat assessment
  • 3.5 Distribute or store final threat assessment according to organisational policies and procedures
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