Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reduce the risk of a device’s operation being affected by spam or destructive software by implementing a range of protective cyber security procedures.
It applies to those working under a level of supervision who have responsibility to provide technical support, exercise discretion to protect devices and secure software in a workplace environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Systems administration and support
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to protect devices from spam and destructive software |
1.1 Research and identify common types of spam and destructive software 1.2 Identify protective measures against spam and destructive software according to organisational procedures 1.3 Select and install spam filter and virus protection software compatible with device 1.4 Update software according to organisational procedures and vendor instructions 1.5 Configure software security settings and spam filter for protection against destructive software according to organisational procedures 1.6 Create schedule to run virus protection software according to organisational procedures |
2. Initiate spam and destructive software protection procedures |
2.1 Run virus protection and spam filter software according to schedule 2.2 Identify spam and destructive software on device 2.3 Report spam and destructive software to required personnel 2.4 Select protective measure for spam and destructive software removal according to organisational procedures 2.5 Remove spam and destructive software according to organisational procedures |
3. Finalise and record protection measures |
3.1 Document outcome of protective measures according to organisational procedures 3.2 Maintain records of spam and destructive software 3.3 Report outcomes of protective measures to required personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Planning and organising |
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Problem solving |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTSAS206 Detect and protect from spam and destructive software.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2