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ICTNWK614
Manage ICT security

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage data security, enterprise continuity, incidents, networks and telecommunications security, and system and application security.

It applies to individuals with managerial responsibility and advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as experienced security technical specialists, security analysts and security consultants.

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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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Manage enterprise security parameters

1.1 Determine and evaluate parameters that affect enterprise security to establish benchmark

1.2 Review security classification and data management policies and procedures for relevance, and update if required

1.3 Plan and coordinate an effective enterprise continuity of operations (COOP) program and organisational structure for critical business continuity

1.4 Develop a plan to address factors to manage the risks of the enterprise

1.5 Integrate and evaluate risk management concepts into operational activities with related contingency planning activities, using an enterprise COOP performance measurement program

1.6 Evaluate and assess security incidents to establish an effective incident management program for the enterprise

1.7 Manage the coordination between related security teams for effective incident management processes and procedures

2. Manage networks and telecommunications security

2.1 Develop a network security and telecommunications program in line with enterprise policy and security goals

2.2 Manage the necessary resources to integrate network security and telecommunications program activities with technical support, security administration and incident response activities in a secure network

2.3 Establish effective communications protocols between the network security and telecommunications team and related security teams to manage the risks

2.4 Establish a performance measurement program to evaluate the security effectiveness of the integrated network security and telecommunications network

2.5 Ensure enterprise compliance with applicable networkbased documents, and that network-based audits and management reviews are conducted to implement process improvement

3. Implement and document enhancements

3.1 Implement appropriate changes and improvement actions as required, and evaluate effectiveness of enhancements

3.2 Produce and table documentation for audit tracking

Evidence of the ability to:

direct contingency planning, operations and programs to manage risk

establish the information and communications technology (ICT) system and application security engineering program

manage the necessary resources to establish and maintain an effective network security and telecommunications program

specify policy and coordinate review.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain business and commercial issues related to the management of ICT security

explain continuity of operations (COOP)

clarify critical analysis in a management context

outline management specifications and objectives

describe different management styles and systems

explain systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the networking industry, and include access to:

ICT business specifications

ICT security assurance specifications

management related scenarios

a security environment, including the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment

information on the security environment, including:

laws or legislation

existing organisational security policies

organisational expertise

use of risk analysis tools and methodologies currently used in industry.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Manage enterprise security parameters

1.1 Determine and evaluate parameters that affect enterprise security to establish benchmark

1.2 Review security classification and data management policies and procedures for relevance, and update if required

1.3 Plan and coordinate an effective enterprise continuity of operations (COOP) program and organisational structure for critical business continuity

1.4 Develop a plan to address factors to manage the risks of the enterprise

1.5 Integrate and evaluate risk management concepts into operational activities with related contingency planning activities, using an enterprise COOP performance measurement program

1.6 Evaluate and assess security incidents to establish an effective incident management program for the enterprise

1.7 Manage the coordination between related security teams for effective incident management processes and procedures

2. Manage networks and telecommunications security

2.1 Develop a network security and telecommunications program in line with enterprise policy and security goals

2.2 Manage the necessary resources to integrate network security and telecommunications program activities with technical support, security administration and incident response activities in a secure network

2.3 Establish effective communications protocols between the network security and telecommunications team and related security teams to manage the risks

2.4 Establish a performance measurement program to evaluate the security effectiveness of the integrated network security and telecommunications network

2.5 Ensure enterprise compliance with applicable networkbased documents, and that network-based audits and management reviews are conducted to implement process improvement

3. Implement and document enhancements

3.1 Implement appropriate changes and improvement actions as required, and evaluate effectiveness of enhancements

3.2 Produce and table documentation for audit tracking

Evidence of the ability to:

direct contingency planning, operations and programs to manage risk

establish the information and communications technology (ICT) system and application security engineering program

manage the necessary resources to establish and maintain an effective network security and telecommunications program

specify policy and coordinate review.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain business and commercial issues related to the management of ICT security

explain continuity of operations (COOP)

clarify critical analysis in a management context

outline management specifications and objectives

describe different management styles and systems

explain systems development life cycle (SDLC).

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the networking industry, and include access to:

ICT business specifications

ICT security assurance specifications

management related scenarios

a security environment, including the threats to security that are, or are held to be, present in the environment

information on the security environment, including:

laws or legislation

existing organisational security policies

organisational expertise

use of risk analysis tools and methodologies currently used in industry.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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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
Determine and evaluate parameters that affect enterprise security to establish benchmark 
Review security classification and data management policies and procedures for relevance, and update if required 
Plan and coordinate an effective enterprise continuity of operations (COOP) program and organisational structure for critical business continuity 
Develop a plan to address factors to manage the risks of the enterprise 
Integrate and evaluate risk management concepts into operational activities with related contingency planning activities, using an enterprise COOP performance measurement program 
Evaluate and assess security incidents to establish an effective incident management program for the enterprise 
Manage the coordination between related security teams for effective incident management processes and procedures 
Develop a network security and telecommunications program in line with enterprise policy and security goals 
Manage the necessary resources to integrate network security and telecommunications program activities with technical support, security administration and incident response activities in a secure network 
Establish effective communications protocols between the network security and telecommunications team and related security teams to manage the risks 
Establish a performance measurement program to evaluate the security effectiveness of the integrated network security and telecommunications network 
Ensure enterprise compliance with applicable networkbased documents, and that network-based audits and management reviews are conducted to implement process improvement 
Implement appropriate changes and improvement actions as required, and evaluate effectiveness of enhancements 
Produce and table documentation for audit tracking 

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