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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Identify and explain ICT risks and recommend security solutions |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117926 | Identify and explain ICT risks and recommend security solutions | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Computer Sciences and Information Systems | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences | Information Technology and Computer Sciences | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
The credit value of this unit standard is calculated assuming a person is competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
N/A |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Explain and differentiate between Information Technology and Communication Technology. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Information Technology and Communication Technologies (ICT) is explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Differentiate between Information Technology and Communications Technology. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Explain how information and communication technologies have converged. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any three of: Cable Internet, Web TV, Gaming consoles, WAP, GPRS. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explain the benefits of converging technology. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Explain what is Risk. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explain what are risks/threats (general definition). |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Identify and explain what risks are associated with ICT. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Data loss/theft, hardware and software loss/theft, unauthorized access, espionage, piracy, breach of copyright, viruses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Explain what effects these threats have on organizations. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Loss of revenue, business slows down, competitors gain advantage, face legal action, high cost of replacement, poor public image. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Describe information security problems and recommend simple solutions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Explain what is information security. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Describe the main information security control areas. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The system, the environment, policies/procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Describe and recommend system controls. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any three of: Passwords, access rights, UPS, drive locks, warning alarms (hardware and software anti virus software. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Describe and recommend environment controls. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any three of: Access control, guards, locks fencing, air conditioners, cleanliness, anti static. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Explain what are policies and procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Explain what is acceptable and unacceptable usage of ICT's. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Explain the implications for unacceptable use of ICT's. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Describe Computer Viruses and Virus Attacks. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Types of computer viruses are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of: Trojans, worms, time bombs, logic bombs, macro viruses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Methods of spreading viruses are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any three of: copying disks, hacking, e-mail attachments. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Methods of protecting against viruses are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Any two of: Userid, passwords, emails, email attachments, internet downloads, anti-virus software, piracy. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Computer viruses are explained in term of the threats it poses to computer environments. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 |
Describe the management of computer viruses using anti-virus software. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Computer viruses are defined in terms of their construct and effect. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Classes of computer viruses are defined in terms of their impact. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
File-infectors, Systems or boot-record infectors, Macro viruses. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Methods of disinfecting files are described. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Automatic scanning, file scan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
The reasons for keeping anti-virus software updated and explained. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Examples of current anti-virus software are given. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Minimum of 3 examples. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
The relevant Education and Training Quality Authority (ETQA) must accredit providers before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed against unit standards.
Moderation Process: |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems in which responses display that decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made by understanding security aspects of using computers in modern society. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by effectively using a variety of safeguards to maintain security of a computer environment. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organize, and critically evaluate information by remaining alert to new viruses that could effect the computer. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion when engaging with the subject. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others by acting responsibly when using a computer. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Assessor Notes:
Abbreviations: |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Elective | 61591 | National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Elective | 83026 | National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
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