Unit of competency details
ICTSAS214 - Protect devices from spam and destructive software (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
21/Jul/2020 |
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Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 029901 | Security Science | 21/Jul/2020 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.
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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
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare to protect devices from spam and destructive software
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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
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2. Initiate spam and destructive software protection procedures
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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
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3. Finalise and record protection measures
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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
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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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S KILL
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DESCRIPTION
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Reading
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- Researches and interprets information to identify misleading information and compare technical specifications, and identify solutions to new and emerging issues to maintain system
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Writing
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- Accurately records and completes documentation according to organisational formats and procedures
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Oral Communication
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- Presents information in a clear manner, using specific and appropriate language
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Teamwork
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- Identifies and takes steps to follow accepted communication practices and protocols
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Planning and organising
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- Plans and implements routine tasks
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Problem solving
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- Initiates standard diagnostic procedures when responding to familiar and unfamiliar problems within immediate context, and seeks input from others when problems remain unresolved
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Technology
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- Interprets the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks
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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
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- at least one piece of spam from a device
- at least one piece of destructive software from a different device.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- identify spam types, destructive software and protective measures
- update spam filter and virus protection software as available
- maintain and report on protective measures taken against spam and destructive software.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- spam types and destructive software on a range of different devices including:
- desktop computers
- laptops
- tablets
- mobile and smartphones
- wearables
- media players
- organisational procedures regarding:
- protective measures against spam and destructive software
- software updates
- software security and spam filter settings
- protective procedures for spam and destructive software removal
- documenting and reporting outcome of protective measures
- spam and virus intrusions and remedial actions
- types of protective applications used against viruses and spam
- operating systems features and components
- components of hardware that may be affected by spam
- technical records, vendor documentation, enterprise procedures and guidelines.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- working areas with a representative range of devices, application software and operating systems
- industry standard antivirus and anti-spam software
- technical records and vendor instructions
- enterprise procedures and guidelines.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2
