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Undertake government security risk analysis

Undertake government security risk analysis

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC021
State Code
ODW36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse risk against an organisation's operational environment. Those undertaking this unit work independently and as part of a team using support resources and performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish security risk context.
  • 1.1. Confirm strategic and organisational context and identify stakeholders and their expectations.
  • 1.2. Identify current and relevant security risk criteria from the security plan.
  • 1.3. Obtain information and resources to conduct the risk analysis.
2. Identify security risk.
  • 2.1. Identify and record potential sources of security risk from the perspective of all stakeholders.
  • 2.2. Use specified methodology and tools to identify risks.
  • 2.3. Consult stakeholders during the risk identification process to finalise a list of risks.
3. Analyse security risk.
  • 3.1. Identify threat assessments, current exposure and current security arrangements to estimate the likelihood of each risk event occurring.
  • 3.2. Determine potential consequences of each risk including critical lead time for recovery.
  • 3.3. Determine, document and communicate risk ratings and include a rationale for each.
4. Evaluate security risk.
  • 4.1. Assess risks against the organisation’s security risk criteria.
  • 4.2. Prioritise risks for treatment.
  • 4.3. Monitor risks until treatment measures have been implemented.
5. Compile security risk register.
  • 5.1. Develop a security risk register that records identified risks, their nature and source.
  • 5.2. Identify the consequences and likelihood of risks, and the adequacy of existing controls in the register.
  • 5.3. Record risk ratings for identified risks in register.
  • 5.4. Compile and maintain the security risk register to reflect changes in circumstances.
  • 5.5. Refer risk register to management for decisions on action and treatment of risks.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT39 PSPSEC005 Undertake government security risk analysis Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP1 PSP30122 Certificate III in Government Qualification