Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPSEC304A, 'Undertake information technology security audits'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake information technology security audits' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan security audit | 1.1 The scope and objectives of the audit are identified. 1.2 An audit plan is prepared that meets organisational requirements and the objectives of the audit. 1.3 The organisation's information systems to be included in the audit are identified in the audit plan. 1.4 Appropriate personnel are advised of the audit plan and its requirements. 1.5 Possible sources of security risk are identified and prioritised. 1.6 Audit checklist is prepared in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
2. Conduct security audit | 2.1 Systems, procedures, records and documents are identified and analysed. 2.2 Audit is conducted in accordance with the audit plan. 2.3 Audit activities are recorded in accordance with the checklist and organisational requirements. 2.4 Situations requiring specialist input are identified and referred for action. 2.5 Situations requiring referral to other areas are identified and referred in a timely manner. |
3. Report on security findings | 3.1 Audit records are maintained in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. 3.2 Audit report is prepared in accordance with organisational requirements and audit objectives. 3.3 Background and scope of the audit, outcomes and recommendations are included in the report. 3.4 Report is written in a language and style to suit the audience and meets organisational requirements for accuracy and timeliness. 3.5 Recommendations are supported by evidence, and written as actions with responsible person/s identified for implementation. |