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Monitor and administer security of ICT systems

Monitor and administer security of ICT systems

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS440
State Code
OBS54
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor security functions of an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system and administer security measures. It applies to experienced individuals who, while working under a level of supervision, have responsibility in a frontline technical support capacity to ensure organisational standards are met and apply technical and specialised knowledge to maintain the security of an ICT system.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access and control user accounts
  • 1.1 Access ICT system according to organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Modify default and previously created user settings according to security policies
  • 1.3 Access and review logs and audit reports and identify security threats
  • 1.4 Check the requirements for displayed legal notices at log on are aligned to organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Check strength of passwords using required utilities
  • 1.6 Review organisational guidelines for password complexity and tighten if required
  • 1.7 Review password guidelines within other internal departments
  • 1.8 Check for and control legislation compliance breaches
  • 1.9 Identify and resolve ICT system security
2. Secure file and resource access
  • 2.1 Review inbuilt security features of file and resource access
  • 2.2 Review and develop file security categorisation scheme
  • 2.3 Monitor and record security threats to ICT system
  • 2.4 Implement file and resource virus checking process
  • 2.5 Schedule ICT system components virus checking process
  • 2.6 Investigate and implement inbuilt and additional encryption facilities
3. Recommend and administer security measures
  • 3.1 Perform user spot checks according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Document areas and instances where security procedures are not being followed
  • 3.3 Create security adherence recommendations
  • 3.4 Prepare and present audit report and recommendations to required personnel
  • 3.5 Obtain recommended changes approval
  • 3.6 Implement approved changes
4. Finalise ICT system security procedures
  • 4.1 Conform all ICT system security checks have been performed
  • 4.2 Review implemented security changes
  • 4.3 Evaluate and report on system security procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW40 ICTSAS418 Monitor and administer security of an ICT system Unit of competency