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Protect and secure information assets
Protect and secure information assets
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAS2248A
ICAS2248A
State Code
D2820
D2820
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/06/2011
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
08/06/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit defines the competency required for ensuring information assets are protected from improper access and appropriate actions are taken to secure assets in the event that they are threatened.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify assets and threats
- 1.1. Identify types of information assets in the organisation
- 1.2. Identify mechanisms by which information assets are accessed, transmitted and stored
- 1.3. Establish nature of threats to information assets and determine the impact that loss or damage may have to the organisation
2. Secure assets
- 2.1. Identify the actions, mechanisms and strategies to protect information assets
- 2.2. Secure assets within scope of authority and report these issues to appropriate person and other issues where it is outside scope of authority
3. Mitigate or prevent damage to assets
- 3.1. Identify signs and evidence that information assets are threatened or undergoing loss or damage
- 3.2. Provide first level response to reduce impacts, mitigate damage and protect evidence
- 3.3. Report incident, effects and actions to appropriate person
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Information assets may include:
forms
procedures
reports
files
online or printed data and information
passkeys or passwords
programs or information channels
equipment
Organisation may include:
individuals inside and outside the business
departments
the whole business
entities outside the business
government
Impact may include:
financial
personal
reputation
privacy issues
confidentiality
Loss or damage may include:
theft
damage or destruction
unauthorised publication
deletion
alteration
misuse
Secure may include:
protective software installation or operation
appropriate modification of procedures or processes
changing of passwords or work habits
physical exclusion or control, etc.
Appropriate person may include:
supervisor
peers
business owner or authorised business representative
government
client
police as appropriate
First level response may include:
updating software protection
logging off
powering down systems
changing passwords
locking doors
excluding people from access
locking down the workplace
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.
Information assets may include:
forms
procedures
reports
files
online or printed data and information
passkeys or passwords
programs or information channels
equipment
Organisation may include:
individuals inside and outside the business
departments
the whole business
entities outside the business
government
Impact may include:
financial
personal
reputation
privacy issues
confidentiality
Loss or damage may include:
theft
damage or destruction
unauthorised publication
deletion
alteration
misuse
Secure may include:
protective software installation or operation
appropriate modification of procedures or processes
changing of passwords or work habits
physical exclusion or control, etc.
Appropriate person may include:
supervisor
peers
business owner or authorised business representative
government
client
police as appropriate
First level response may include:
updating software protection
logging off
powering down systems
changing passwords
locking doors
excluding people from access
locking down the workplace
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 following is essential:
Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct research and discuss various security issues relating to Information assets.
Assessment must confirm the ability to examine and discuss examples of different actions using case studies
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Threats to information assets is ever present and an appropriate understanding of how these assets should be protected and the response and actions in the event of an attack, loss or damaging event is important for every individual in the workplace.
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or knowledge applications where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear. There would generally be limited complexity in the range of operations to be applied.
Performance of a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes would be characteristic.
Applications may include some complex or non-routine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy and/or collaboration with others as part of a group or team.
To demonstrate this unit of competency the learner will require access to:
The organisation's applications needs and information types
Appropriate software systems
Computer hardware and office environments representative of a range of workplaces
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace.
In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs.
Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Assessment of this unit of Competency will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures, quality projects, questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. This competency can be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated environment. Simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to fully demonstrate Competency.
Competency in this unit needs to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas
Apply a defined range of skills
Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required
Assess and record information from varied sources
Take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services
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 following is essential:
Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct research and discuss various security issues relating to Information assets.
Assessment must confirm the ability to examine and discuss examples of different actions using case studies
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Threats to information assets is ever present and an appropriate understanding of how these assets should be protected and the response and actions in the event of an attack, loss or damaging event is important for every individual in the workplace.
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would prepare a person to perform in a range of varied activities or knowledge applications where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear. There would generally be limited complexity in the range of operations to be applied.
Performance of a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes would be characteristic.
Applications may include some complex or non-routine activities involving individual responsibility or autonomy and/or collaboration with others as part of a group or team.
To demonstrate this unit of competency the learner will require access to:
The organisation's applications needs and information types
Appropriate software systems
Computer hardware and office environments representative of a range of workplaces
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace.
In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs.
Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Assessment of this unit of Competency will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures, quality projects, questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. This competency can be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated environment. Simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to fully demonstrate Competency.
Competency in this unit needs to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas
Apply a defined range of skills
Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required
Assess and record information from varied sources
Take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8054 | ICASAS207A | Protect and secure information assets | Unit of competency |
