Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
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This unit defines the competency required to develop, implement and evaluate information security in an IT system or application during the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) prior to the Operations and Maintenance phase. The practice of these protocols ensures that the operation of IT systems and software does not present undue risk to the enterprise and its information assets. This objective is accomplished through risk assessment; risk mitigation; security control selection, implementation and evaluation; and software security standards compliance. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Pre-Requisites
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ICAB4225B |
Automate processes |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop system and application security |
1.1. Specify the enterprise and IT system or application security policies 1.2. Specify the security requirements for the IT system or application 1.3. Author an IT system or application security plan in accordance with the enterprise and IT system or application security policies 1.4. Identify the standards against which to engineer the IT system or application 1.5. Specify the criteria for performing risk-based audits against the IT system or application 1.6. Develop processes and procedures to mitigate the introduction of vulnerabilities during the engineering process 1.7. Integrate applicable information security requirements, controls, processes, and procedures into IT system and application design specifications in accordance with established requirements . |
2. Implement system and application security |
2.1. Execute the enterprise and IT system or application security policies 2.2. Apply and verify compliance with the identified standards against which to engineer the IT system or application 2.3. Perform the processes and procedures to mitigate the introduction of vulnerabilities during the engineering process 2.4. Perform secure configuration management practices 2.5. Validate that the engineered IT system and application security controls meet the specified requirements 2.6. Reengineer security controls to mitigate vulnerabilities identified during the operations phase 2.7. Ensure the integration of information security practices throughout the SDLC process 2.8. Document IT system or application security controls addressed within the system 2.9. Practise secure coding practices |
3. Evaluate system and application security |
3.1. Review new and existing risk management technologies to achieve an optimal enterprise risk posture 3.2. Review new and existing IT security technologies to support secure engineering across the SDLC phases 3.3. Continually assess the effectiveness of the information system's controls based on risk management practices and procedures 3.4. Assess and evaluate system compliance with corporate policies and architectures 3.5. Assess system maturation and readiness for promotion to the production stage 3.6. Collect lessons learned from integration of information security into the SDLC and use to identify improvement actions 3.7. Collect, analyse and report performance measures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed:
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Method of assessment |
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1. The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Established requirements may include : |
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IT system or application may include : |
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Vulnerabilities may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
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