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Implement and monitor security risk management plans

Implement and monitor security risk management plans

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC013
State Code
AWT32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to implement and monitor a security risk management plan. It includes implementing the plan, monitoring the risk environment and evaluating the plan.This unit applies to those working in a security role with some responsibility for addressing organisational risk.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to implementing risk management plans.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, occasionally accessing and evaluating support from a broad range of sources, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement security plan
  • 1.1 Implement countermeasures and treat security risks.
  • 1.2 Follow and meet timeframes and budgetary requirements.
  • 1.3 Comply with legal, government and organisational policy requirements.
  • 1.4 Document and monitor residual risks.
2. Monitor the risk environment
  • 2.1 Determine and document strategies to monitor the risk environment.
  • 2.2 Monitor security risks, types and sources of threats to detect changing circumstances that may alter risk management priorities.
  • 2.3 Conduct monitoring on a regular basis.
  • 2.4 Monitor organisational changes to identify circumstances where re-examination of the security environment becomes necessary.
  • 2.5 Document and act upon results of monitoring.
3. Evaluate security plan
  • 3.1 Monitor risk treatments to gauge extent and effectiveness of implementation.
  • 3.2 Evaluate treatments against the objectives of the security plan.
  • 3.3 Obtain feedback from stakeholders on the adequacy and need for current security measures affecting their work area.
  • 3.4 Identify and address weaknesses in the security plan.
  • 3.5 Review the plan on an ongoing basis, to detect exceptional incidents, breaches, and changes in circumstances.
  • 3.6 Update the plan to reflect current circumstances.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8325 PSPSEC503A Implement and monitor security risk management plans Unit of competency