ICTSAS440 — Monitor and administer security of ICT systems

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What an assessment for ICTSAS440 must cover

47 assessable components: 4 elements (24 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Access and control user accounts

1.1Access ICT system according to organisational procedures
1.2Modify default and previously created user settings according to security policies
1.3Access and review logs and audit reports and identify security threats
1.4Check the requirements for displayed legal notices at log on are aligned to organisational requirements
1.5Check strength of passwords using required utilities
1.6Review organisational guidelines for password complexity and tighten if required
1.7Review password guidelines within other internal departments
1.8Check for and control legislation compliance breaches
1.9Identify and resolve ICT system security

2 Secure file and resource access

2.1Review inbuilt security features of file and resource access
2.2Review and develop file security categorisation scheme
2.3Monitor and record security threats to ICT system
2.4Implement file and resource virus checking process
2.5Schedule ICT system components virus checking process
2.6Investigate and implement inbuilt and additional encryption facilities

3 Recommend and administer security measures

3.1Perform user spot checks according to organisational policies and procedures
3.2Document areas and instances where security procedures are not being followed
3.3Create security adherence recommendations
3.4Prepare and present audit report and recommendations to required personnel
3.5Obtain recommended changes approval
3.6Implement approved changes

4 Finalise ICT system security procedures

4.1Conform all ICT system security checks have been performed
4.2Review implemented security changes
4.3Evaluate and report on system security procedures

Performance evidence

monitor and administer security functions of at least two different ICT systems.
access and modify user settings to satisfy security policies, including: legal notices at logon, password strength, email and resource access
review user accounts for security control
identify security features in operating environment
monitor threats to the network using: review logs and audit reports, third-party diagnostic tools
implementation of virus checking process and schedule
preparation of an audit report and recommendations
security spot checks.

Knowledge evidence

industry accepted hardware and software products related to IT security
privacy issues and legislation with regard to IT security
risk analysis processes for system security
role of users in setting security
password strength guidelines
security technology and systems technologies
client business domains, including: client organisation structure, business functionality.

Foundation skills

Reading: Researches and analyses technical and non-technical information and system data from a range of sources to determine requirements and complete required actions
Writing: Prepares complex workplace documentation detailing information, requirements and recommendations using appropriate structure, layout and technical programming language
Oral Communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning and participates in verbal exchanges with a range of personnel using detailed and clear language to contribute information and express requirements and recommendations
Numeracy: Uses mathematical equations to calculate and compare system and numerical data to determine required actions and prepare reports and schedules
Teamwork: Selects and uses required conventions and protocols when communicating with others in a range of work contexts
Problem solving: Applies analytical processes to resolve technical or conceptual problems
Self-management: Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes
Technology: Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks

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What does an assessment tool for ICTSAS440 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTSAS440 needs to address all 47 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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