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Define information systems framework
Define information systems framework
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC601A
PSPSEC601A
State Code
C8329
C8329
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the process of identifying and establishing the information system security framework for an organisation or a business unit at functional level. It includes establishing the organisational context, determining principal areas of risk, determining information system requirements, establishing and obtaining approval for the framework. In practice, defining an information systems framework may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as managing compliance with legislation and ethics requirements, managing risk, networking, implementing policy, managing change. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish the organisational context
- 1.1 Legislative and regulatory requirements for the organisation are identified and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 1.2 Legislation is analysed for any security implications for information management, and the outcomes are documented.
- 1.3 The organisation's purpose and function are reviewed for compliance requirements.
- 1.4 The broad social context in which the organisation operates is analysed to determine community expectations.
2. Determine the principal areas of risk requiring information strategy
- 2.1 Existing risk analyses for organisation's functions are reviewed and updated.
- 2.2 Regulatory requirements and legal liabilities are reviewed and documented for their impact on the information systems framework.
- 2.3 Risks and liabilities to be managed by information systems are determined and documented informing the development of the framework.
3. Determine the information system requirements for each business function
- 3.1 Risks, liabilities and regulatory requirements are determined and analysed against each business function.
- 3.2 The determined requirements for each business function are documented and communicated as evidence to be captured as records.
- 3.3 Information system specifications are formulated from the evidence requirements in accordance with the organisation's technologies, standards and protocols.
- 3.4 Information security requirements are determined for each business function.
- 3.5 Specifications for information systems security measures are determined consistent with government guidelines and standards.
4. Establish information systems framework for organisation
- 4.1 Overview of responsibilities for information management within the organisation is developed and communicated.
- 4.2 Responsibilities and authorities in relation to regulatory requirements are defined in accordance with jurisdictional and organisational standards.
- 4.3 Information management responsibilities and rights for each business function are defined.
- 4.4 Identified risks and liabilities managed by information systems are integrated with the definition of responsibilities for each function.
- 4.5 Levels of accountability and responsibility within the framework are defined, assigned and documented for each function.
- 4.6 Security procedures for information systems are formulated and documented.
5. Obtain approval for framework
- 5.1 The completed and documented framework of areas of risk, regulatory requirements, records specifications, security requirements and information management responsibilities are communicated to the appropriate person(s) for review and endorsement.
- 5.2 A review process is established and appropriate persons are charged with maintaining the currency of the organisation's information systems framework.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
income tax
superannuation
goods and services tax
occupational health and safety
industrial relations
freedom of information
privacy
statutory access
Analysis of the broad legal and social context of an organisation may identify:
the legal framework which regulates an organisation's operations
the internal and external stakeholders whose interests must be taken into account
the social and ethical standards the community expects it should meet
codes of ethics, codes of professional conduct
Regulatory requirements may be documented in:
codes of practice
regulations or rules
technical standards
international or national standards
Specifications for information systems security may include:
standard level of protection
enhanced level of protection
certification and accreditation of information technology and telecommunications systems
information technology audit trails
logical access controls
Responsibilities may be assigned to:
business unit managers or organisational groupings responsible for discrete functions, processes or projects which generate information
individual employees who carry out the business activities which create information
managers who may be responsible for establishing overall policy and procedures based on organisational requirements, standards and compliances
system administrators who may be responsible for the reliability and continuing operation of systems which generate records
Standards that apply may include:
Protective Security Policy Framework
fraud control standards
Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
AS/NZS 4390.2 Australian Standard in Records Management Part 2, Clause 5
ISO DIS 15489 - Draft International Standard on Records Management
AS 3674 - Storage of Microfilm (of all types for various purposes)
AS 1203 Microfilming of Engineering Documents
AS 2840 Microfilming Newspapers for Archival Purposes
AS 4003 Permanent Paper
Appropriate person for approvals may be:
senior manager for each business function
agency security adviser
management team
reference body appointed by management
Maintenance of the framework includes:
responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of adequate security measures for information systems and their data
Legislative and regulatory requirements may include:
income tax
superannuation
goods and services tax
occupational health and safety
industrial relations
freedom of information
privacy
statutory access
Analysis of the broad legal and social context of an organisation may identify:
the legal framework which regulates an organisation's operations
the internal and external stakeholders whose interests must be taken into account
the social and ethical standards the community expects it should meet
codes of ethics, codes of professional conduct
Regulatory requirements may be documented in:
codes of practice
regulations or rules
technical standards
international or national standards
Specifications for information systems security may include:
standard level of protection
enhanced level of protection
certification and accreditation of information technology and telecommunications systems
information technology audit trails
logical access controls
Responsibilities may be assigned to:
business unit managers or organisational groupings responsible for discrete functions, processes or projects which generate information
individual employees who carry out the business activities which create information
managers who may be responsible for establishing overall policy and procedures based on organisational requirements, standards and compliances
system administrators who may be responsible for the reliability and continuing operation of systems which generate records
Standards that apply may include:
Protective Security Policy Framework
fraud control standards
Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
AS/NZS 4390.2 Australian Standard in Records Management Part 2, Clause 5
ISO DIS 15489 - Draft International Standard on Records Management
AS 3674 - Storage of Microfilm (of all types for various purposes)
AS 1203 Microfilming of Engineering Documents
AS 2840 Microfilming Newspapers for Archival Purposes
AS 4003 Permanent Paper
Appropriate person for approvals may be:
senior manager for each business function
agency security adviser
management team
reference body appointed by management
Maintenance of the framework includes:
responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of adequate security measures for information systems and their data
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT604B Manage change
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation
PSPSEC602A Manage security awareness
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
information systems frameworks defined (or re-defined) in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to information systems frameworks
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when defining information systems frameworks
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when defining information systems frameworks, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
information systems frameworks defined (or re-defined) in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses , such as risk management plan, organisational flowchart
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV601B Apply government systems
PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT604B Manage change
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation
PSPSEC602A Manage security awareness
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
information systems frameworks defined (or re-defined) in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to information systems frameworks
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when defining information systems frameworks
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when defining information systems frameworks, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
information systems frameworks defined (or re-defined) in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses , such as risk management plan, organisational flowchart
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWT29 | PSPSEC016 | Define information systems framework | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J323 | PSP60112 | Advanced Diploma of Government | Qualification |
| C770 | PSP60104 | Advanced Diploma of Government | Qualification |