ICTSAS526 — Review and update disaster recovery and contingency plans

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What an assessment for ICTSAS526 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate system impact on business continuity

1.1Identify required business critical functions and security environment
1.2Identify required critical data and software
1.3Assess potential impact of business risk and threats on ICT systems
1.4Identify statutory requirements, commercial requirements and contingency requirements according to organisational requirements

2 Evaluate system threats

2.1Identify and document internal and external business environment system threats
2.2Evaluate and document risk minimisation alternatives against organisational cost constraints and organisational requirements
2.3Submit document to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback

3 Formulate prevention and recovery strategy

3.1Evaluate and document prevention and recovery options against business specifications and cost constraints
3.2Review industry standard operational procedures and check required risk safeguards and contingency plans are in place
3.3Submit disaster recovery and prevention strategy to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback

4 Develop disaster recovery plan

4.1Identify and document disaster recovery resources according to cost constraints and organisational requirements
4.2Identify and document disaster strategy processes
4.3Identify required cut-over criteria plan
4.4Document disaster recovery plan and submit to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
4.5Obtain final task sign off

Performance evidence

develop at least one contingency plan that identifies threats and minimises down time for critical business functions
document finalised outcomes and evidence of improvements to critical business functions

Knowledge evidence

industry standard backup methodologies
organisational planning process relevant to the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business solutions
organisational business domain
industry standard disaster recovery plan strategies and components, including: physical security, system failure, accident or sabotage (hackers), denial of service, virus attack, cyber attack, telecommunications failure, contingency arrangements
workplace health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements
organisation’s existing systems functionality and systems engineering

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Analyses, interprets and documents numerical, financial and technical system data
Oral communication: Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm information using relevant industry language for intended audience
Reading: Researches and analyses textual information and technical data/specifications from a range of documentation and sources to inform the development of contingency plans
Writing: Prepares required documentation detailing evaluation and strategy using required language and formats appropriate to the task
Teamwork: Uses relevant communication tools and strategies in building and maintaining effective working relationships. Influences and fosters a collaborative culture that facilitates a sense of commitment and workplace cohesion
Planning and organising: Demonstrates strategic planning of priorities and outcomes within a flexible, efficient and effective context in a diverse environment exposed to competing demands
Problem solving: Gathers and analyses data and seeks feedback to improve plans and processes
Self-management: Develops and implements strategies to ensure organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are met. Monitors and reviews the organisations policies, procedures and adherence to legislative requirements to implement and manage change

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What does an assessment tool for ICTSAS526 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTSAS526 needs to address all 31 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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