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View Unit : IT Security for Users

Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/502/4258
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
IT Security for Users
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
6.2 ICT for Users
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

See IT User Assessment Strategy available from www.e-skills.com

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Select, use and develop appropriate procedures to monitor and minimise security risk to IT systems and data

1.1

Evaluate the security issues that may threaten system performance

1.2

Select, use and evaluate a range of security precautions to protect IT systems and monitor security

1.3

Evaluate the threats to system and information security and integrity

1.4

Manage access to information sources securely to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of information

1.5

Explain why and how to minimise security risks to hardware, software and data for different users

1.6

Apply, maintain and develop guidelines and procedures for the secure use of IT

1.7

Select and use effective backup and archiving procedures for systems and data

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