ICASAS507A - Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance

ICASAS507A
Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and evaluate the application of the principles, policies and procedures that enable an enterprise to meet applicable information security laws, regulations and standards to satisfy statutory requirements, perform industry-wide best practices, and achieve its information security program goals.

Application

This unit applies to staff in a range of IT areas responsible for ensuring that systems, networks and websites comply with laws, conform to best practices and organisational standards, and meet security requirements.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Implement compliance systems

1.1 Monitor and assess the information security compliance practices of personnel according to enterprise policy and procedures

1.2 Maintain ongoing and effective communications with key compliance stakeholders

1.3 Conduct internal audits to determine if information security control objectives, controls, processes, and procedures are effectively applied and maintained, and perform as expected

2. Evaluate compliance systems

2.1 Assess the effectiveness of enterprise compliance program controls against appropriate benchmarks

2.2 Assess the effectiveness of information security compliance process and procedures for process improvement and implement changes where appropriate

2.3 Compile, analyse and report performance measures

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to articulate complex security scenarios in a clear and concise manner, relevant to all levels of the organisation

literacy skills to interpret current security standards

planning and organisational skills to schedule internal audits

research skills to monitor the latest security standards as well as industry best practice.

Required knowledge

client business domain

current industry-accepted hardware and software products, including security features and capabilities

legislation relating to IT security

operating system, including strengths and weaknesses over lifetime of product

privacy issues and legislation relating to integrating legal requirements with IT security.

Evidence Required

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 ability to: monitor and assess information security compliance conduct internal audits assess the effectiveness of enterprise compliance compile, analyse and report performance measures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: IT business specifications information on the security environment, including laws or legislation, existing organisational security policies, organisational expertise and knowledge possible security environment, which includes threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment risk analysis tools and methodologies IT security assurance specifications appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of: enterprise policies information security aims IT audits review of candidate’s documented performance measures observation of candidate conducting an IT audit.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Range Statement

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.

Key compliance stakeholders may include:

employees

external organisations

individuals

internal departments.

Appropriate benchmarks may include:

applicable laws

policies

procedures

regulations

standards.

Sectors

Systems administration and support

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.