Assessor Resource

ICAS5118C
Manage system security

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit defines the competency required to implement and manage security on an operational system.

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

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Assessment must confirm knowledge of security risks and options available in the operating environment.

Assessment must confirm the ability to implement and manage security functions on a system.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:

Live system

Utility tools

Context of and specific resources for assessment

System security is an increasingly important preoccupation for both ICT and business professionals.

As more organisations expand their operations using the internet and linking their infrastructure to mass communications media, managing systems effectively becomes paramount. Understanding systems is key to managing risk in a cost-effective and secure manner and effective system security is important not only for improving business operations, but in some cases preventing business loss by avoiding security breaches and threats.

Analysis involves participation in development of strategic reviews, determining security outcomes, as well as dependence on organisational information in a complex mixture of people and processes.

The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Assessment must ensure:

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process.

Guidance information for assessment

The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of security in relation to processes and people

Develop plans and policies and theoretical issues in security, with substantial depth in some key areas

Analyse and plan to solve technical problems

Determine management requirements

Apply theoretical concepts to technical issues

Demonstrate creative skills in a range of complex situations

Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning purposes

Take key responsibility for the achievement of security outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Research skills for identifying, analysing and evaluating weaknesses and strengths of security systems

Best practice in systems security methodologies and technologies

Problem solving skills for a mixed mode environment of people and systems processes

Management of unpredictable problems involving participation in group solutions and analysis

Ability to communicate clear concepts and solutions to complex issues in an unambiguous manner

Report writing skills requiring depth in some areas, analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas

Questioning and active listening skills

Required knowledge

Systems management and process control in relation to security

Specific knowledge of the client organisation

Systems technologies, with broad knowledge of general features and capabilities, and substantial depth in some areas

Risk analysis techniques, with broad knowledge of general features, and depth in security procedures

Broad knowledge of general features of specific security technology, with substantial depth in some areas

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

System may include but is not limited to:

databases

applications

servers

operating systems

gateways

application service provider

ISP

Threats may include:

Eavesdropping

manipulation

impersonation

penetration

denial of service and by-pass

hackers

viruses

Security may include but is not limited to:

IPSec

SSL

PKM

LEAP

WEP

WPA

AAA

Diameter

tokens

smart cards

Securityplan may include:

theft

viruses

standards (including archival, back-up, network)

privacy

audits

alerts and usually relates directly to the security objectives of the organisation

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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
Identify and understand the organisation's system 
Conduct risk analysis on system and record outcomes 
Evaluate threats to the system and record findings 
Identify and document human interactions with system 
Conduct a risk assessment on the system and categorise risks 
Conduct a risk assessment on human operations and interactions with the system and categorise risks 
Match risk plans to risk categories 
Determine and plan resources by risk categories 
Identify and put in place effective controls to manage risk 
Design polices and procedures to cover user access s of the system 
Conduct training in the use of system-related polices and procedures 
Monitor high-risk categories at specified periods 
Identify and record system breakdowns 
Develop security plan and procedures to include in management system 
Develop security recovery plan 
Implement system controls to reduce risks in human interaction with the system 
Review and monitor risks and controls using a management review process 
Review risk analysis process based on security benchmarks from vendors, security specialists and organisational reviews 
Plan to re-evaluate system and identify new threats and risks 

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