Assessor Resource

ICASAS207A
Protect and secure information assets

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to technical support personnel who are required to protect and secure equipment in a small or large office environment. Maintaining asset security and implementing preventive security measures are key components of any information and communications technology (ICT) environment.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure information assets are protected from improper access and appropriate actions are taken to secure assets in the event that they are threatened.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

conduct an audit of information assets, the potential threats and effect on the organisation

identify threats to assets and take appropriate action to overcome them

communicate and discuss details of security threats and issues relating to information assets.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

sites with computer hardware and office environments representing a range of workplaces

a range of appropriate software systems

organisational information assets

technical records, documentation and enterprise procedures

appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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:

direct observation of candidate conducting an audit of information assets

review of audit records prepared

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of nature of threats and effectof threats

review of reports, including examples of different threats and associated actions.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

literacy and communication skills to:

present information

report incidents where assets are threatened

problem-solving skills to:

anticipate and respond to threats to information assets

solve known problems in routine procedures

technical skills to:

install and activate system filtering and security settings

operate a computer and software application

protect and secure information assets

provide first-level response.

Required knowledge

information assets and key sources of information assets

types of security options available to secure assets

assets supported by the organisation

general ICT hardware

organisation’s security procedures.

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.

Information assets may include:

equipment

files

forms

online or printed data and information

passkeys or passwords

procedures

programs or information channels

reports.

Organisation may include:

departments

entities outside the business

government

individuals inside and outside the business

the whole business.

Affect may include:

confidentiality

financial

personal

privacy issues

reputation.

Loss or damage may include:

alteration

damage or destruction

deletion

misuse

theft

unauthorised publication.

Secure may include:

appropriate modification of procedures or processes

changing of passwords or work habits

physical exclusion or control

protective software installation or operation.

Appropriate person may include:

business owner or authorised business representative

client

government

peers

police as appropriate

supervisor.

First-level response may include:

changing passwords

excluding people from access

locking doors

locking down the workplace

logging off

powering down systems

updating software protection.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 types of information assets in the organisation 
Identify mechanisms by which information assets are accessed, transmitted and stored 
Establish nature of threats to information assets and determine effect that loss or damage may have to the organisation 
Identify actions, mechanisms and strategies to protect information assets 
Secure assets within scope of authority 
Report issues to appropriate person and other issues where they are outside scope of authority 
Identify signs and evidence that information assets are threatened or undergoing loss or damage 
Provide first-level response to reduce affects, mitigate damage and protect evidence 
Report incident, effects and actions to appropriate person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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