Security administration SCAD
The provision of operational security management and administrative services. Typically includes the authorisation and monitoring of access to IT facilities or infrastructure, the investigation of unauthorised access and compliance with relevant legislation.
Moving to SFIA 8
There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8.
- This skill is renamed to Security operations
- The name change reflects contemporary industry language and ensures that the skill is not seen as administrative only
- Level descriptions and guidance notes have been updated to activities and responsibilities in the workplace, apprenticeship standards and cryptographic and certificate management activities.
- The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added
- Details available here - SFIA 8 Security operations
- SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use
- Previous SFIA assessments are not impacted by this change.
Levels of responsibility for this skill
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Security administration: Level 1
Performs simple security administration tasks. Maintains relevant records and documentation.
Security administration: Level 2
Receives and responds to routine requests for security support. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken. Assists in the investigation and resolution of issues relating to access controls and security systems.
Security administration: Level 3
Investigates minor security breaches in accordance with established procedures. Assists users in defining their access rights and privileges. Performs non-standard security administration tasks and resolves security administration issues.
Security administration: Level 4
Maintains security administration processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Provides guidance in defining access rights and privileges. Investigates security breaches in accordance with established procedures and recommends required actions and supports / follows up to ensure these are implemented.
Security administration: Level 5
Monitors the application and compliance of security administration procedures and reviews information systems for actual or potential breaches in security. Ensures that all identified breaches in security are promptly and thoroughly investigated and that any system changes required to maintain security are implemented. Ensures that security records are accurate and complete and that request for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures. Contributes to the creation and maintenance of policy, standards, procedures and documentation for security.
Security administration: Level 6
Develops policies, standards, processes, guidelines for ensuring the physical and electronic security of automated systems. Ensures that the policy and standards for security administration are fit for purpose, current and are correctly implemented. Reviews new business proposals and provides specialist advice on security issues and implications.
Security administration: Level 7
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.