PSPSEC007 — Develop and advise on government security procedures

1 Interpret security policy and legislation

• 1.1Identify and analyse legislation impacting on security policy and procedures.
• 1.2Analyse the organisation’s security policy in relation to risk identification, security management and security incidents.
• 1.3Confirm policy intent and identify and review existing procedures for consistency.

2 Analyse security related data

• 2.1Collect and analyse data and confirm its integrity.
• 2.2Identify outcomes and trends that need to be addressed through security procedures.
• 2.3Determine any changes in organisational circumstances and identify related security procedures.

3 Develop procedures

• 3.1Identify intended audience/s for procedures and determine language style, structure and format accordingly.
• 3.2Develop security procedures to reflect changes in circumstances.
• 3.3Develop procedures in consultation with security plan developer/s, end users and approval personnel.
• 3.4Submit and gain approval for procedures.

4 Provide advice on government security matters

• 4.1Provide information and advice on security procedures and related legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines.
• 4.2Consider intended use and consequences of advice and communicate in a manner that addresses the requirements of stakeholders.
• 4.3Check documentation provided to ensure it supports the information and advice given.

What does an assessment tool for PSPSEC007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPSEC007 needs to address all 20 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 5 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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