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Design ICT security frameworks

Design ICT security frameworks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK549
State Code
OBT51
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
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) security requirements for a new system and to plan for controls and contingencies.It applies to individuals working in senior roles in the networking area who are required to design security for new ICT systems or similar.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research ICT security requirements
  • 1.1 Analyse and determine statutory, commercial and application security requirements
  • 1.2 Assess impact on the existing ICT system
  • 1.3 Identify additional ICT security requirements
  • 1.4 Document security requirements and submit for approval from required personnel
2. Conduct risk analysis
  • 2.1 Identify internal and external security threats according to organisational security requirements
  • 2.2 Develop security alleviation controls and contingencies according to organisational security requirements
  • 2.3 Determine costs and additional resource requirements associated with contingencies
  • 2.4 Conduct and document risk assessment recommendations
  • 2.5 Submit to required personnel for feedback
3. Develop ICT security policy and operational procedures
  • 3.1 Develop security policies and align to organisational security strategy
  • 3.2 Create and document work procedures and align to organisational security policies
  • 3.3 Document operating procedures
  • 3.4 Submit all documentation to required personnel for feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP45 ICTNWK519 Design an ICT security framework Unit of competency