Assessor Resource

BSBXCS404
Contribute to cyber security risk management

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to cyber security risk management, which includes assisting in developing and managing associated risk management strategies.

It applies to those working in a broad range of industries and job roles who work alongside technical experts to develop cyber security risk-management strategies.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

contribute to developing and implementing risk management strategies that control two different identified cyber security risks and document the response option applied to each risk

support evaluation of effectiveness of each implemented strategy.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

legislative and regulatory requirements relating to contributing to cyber security risk management, including:

data protection legislation

notifiable data breach legislation

Australian privacy laws

established international legislation

key risk management strategies, including:

regular organisational training

regular threat assessment

cyber security incident response plan

clear escalation routes

organisational policies and procedures, including for:

analysing and reviewing risk management methodologies

developing communications plans

evaluating effectiveness of risk management strategies

monitoring cyber risk

reviewing currency of risk register

industry-specific knowledge of suitable procedures for applying risk management strategy

guidelines required for updating technology

business process design principles in relation to risk management

reporting mechanisms for tracking organisational cyber security maturity.

Skills must be assessed in a workplace or simulated environment where conditions are typical of a work environment requiring cyber secure practices, processes and procedures.

Access is required to:

information and data sources relating to cyber security

device with active internet connection

internet browser

industry standards, organisational procedures, and legislative requirements required to demonstrate the performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

contribute to developing and implementing risk management strategies that control two different identified cyber security risks and document the response option applied to each risk

support evaluation of effectiveness of each implemented strategy.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

legislative and regulatory requirements relating to contributing to cyber security risk management, including:

data protection legislation

notifiable data breach legislation

Australian privacy laws

established international legislation

key risk management strategies, including:

regular organisational training

regular threat assessment

cyber security incident response plan

clear escalation routes

organisational policies and procedures, including for:

analysing and reviewing risk management methodologies

developing communications plans

evaluating effectiveness of risk management strategies

monitoring cyber risk

reviewing currency of risk register

industry-specific knowledge of suitable procedures for applying risk management strategy

guidelines required for updating technology

business process design principles in relation to risk management

reporting mechanisms for tracking organisational cyber security maturity.

Skills must be assessed in a workplace or simulated environment where conditions are typical of a work environment requiring cyber secure practices, processes and procedures.

Access is required to:

information and data sources relating to cyber security

device with active internet connection

internet browser

industry standards, organisational procedures, and legislative requirements required to demonstrate the performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Consult with stakeholders to determine scope of risk management appropriate to organisation and industry 
Review relevant critical cyber risk management strategies appropriate to level of risk 
Assist in developing suitable cyber security response options according to organisational policies and procedures 
Present options for risk management strategies for approval within scope of own role 
Document approved risk management strategies 
Support communication of approved risk management strategies to required personnel 
Contribute to monitoring cyber security risk according to selected risk management strategies 
Assist in determining compliance with implemented cyber risk mitigation strategies 
Address non-compliance within scope of own role and escalate where required according to organisational policies and procedures 
Assist in establishing feedback processes that provide warning of potential new risks according to organisational requirements 
Identify benchmarks to track effectiveness of risk management strategies 
Support evaluation of effectiveness of implemented strategies 
Update risk management strategies with new information as required 

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