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Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance
Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAI5253A
ICAI5253A
State Code
D2819
D2819
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit defines the competency required to implement and evaluate the application of the principles, policies, and procedures that enable an enterprise to meet applicable information security laws, regulations, standards, and policies to satisfy statutory requirements, perform industry-wide best practices, and achieve its information security program goals.Design aspects are appropriately covered in ICAA6052B Design an IT security framework.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement compliance systems
- 1.1. Monitor and assess the information security compliance practices of all personnel in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures
- 1.2. Maintain ongoing and effective communications with key compliance stakeholders
- 1.3. Conduct internal audits to determine if information security control objectives, controls, processes, and procedures are effectively applied and maintained, and perform as expected
2. Evaluate the compliance systems
- 2.1. Assess the effectiveness of enterprise compliance program controls against appropriate benchmarks
- 2.2. Assess the effectiveness of the information security compliance process and procedures for process improvement and implement changes where appropriate
- 2.3. Compile, analyse, and report performance measures
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.
Key compliance stakeholders may include:
internal departments
external organisations
individual people
employees
Appropriate benchmarksmay include:
applicable laws
regulations
standards
policies
procedures
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.
Key compliance stakeholders may include:
internal departments
external organisations
individual people
employees
Appropriate benchmarksmay include:
applicable laws
regulations
standards
policies
procedures
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 sufficient knowledge of the basic elements of legal obligations with respect to privacy and the specific application of security issues.
Assessment must confirm the ability to implement and evaluate compliance requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
The ability to monitor and assess the information security compliance
Conduct internal audits
Assess the effectiveness of enterprise compliance
Compile, analyse, and report performance measures
To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:
IT business specifications
Information on the security environment including relevant laws/legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
Possible security environment also includes the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment
Risk analysis tools/methodologies
IT security assurance specifications
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:
Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgement across a broad range of technical or management functions
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for personal and group outcomes within broad parameters.
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 sufficient knowledge of the basic elements of legal obligations with respect to privacy and the specific application of security issues.
Assessment must confirm the ability to implement and evaluate compliance requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
The ability to monitor and assess the information security compliance
Conduct internal audits
Assess the effectiveness of enterprise compliance
Compile, analyse, and report performance measures
To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:
IT business specifications
Information on the security environment including relevant laws/legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge
Possible security environment also includes the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment
Risk analysis tools/methodologies
IT security assurance specifications
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:
Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgement across a broad range of technical or management functions
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for personal and group outcomes within broad parameters.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8094 | ICASAS507A | Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D346 | ICA60308 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (E-Security) | Qualification |