SKILLS FRAMEWORK for the INFORMATION AGE Overview and Experience

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SKILLS FRAMEWORK for the INFORMATION
AGEOverview and Experience

• Russell Cosway
• ICT Business Manager

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So what is it then?

• a common reference model for the identification
  of the skills needed to develop effective
  Information Systems making use of ICT
• www.sfia.org.uk
• e-skills UK - The officially-appointed Sector
  Skills Council for IT
• BCS - British Computer Society
• IET - Institution of Engineering Technology
• IMIS - Institute for the Management of
  Information Systems
• Intellect (pka. Computer and Software Services
  Association)
• OGC - Office of Government Commerce
• itSMF - The IT Service Management Forum (ITIL)
• DTI - Department of Trade Industry

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The answer to life, the universe everything

• 7 Levels
• 7. Set Strategy, inspire, mobilise
• 6. Initiate, Influence
• 5. Ensure, Advise
• 4. Enable
• 3. Apply
• 2. Assist
• 1. Follow

• 6 Categories
• Strategy Planning
• Development
• Business Change
• Service Provision
• Procurement Management Support
• Ancillary Skills

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A closer look
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And add the layers
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And finally

• Information security (SCTY)
• The management of, and provision of expert advice
  on, the selection, design, justification,
  implementation and operation of information
  security controls and management strategies to
  maintain the confidentiality, integrity,
  availability, accountability and relevant
  compliance of information systems.
• Level 3 Applies and maintains specific security
  controls as required by organisational policy and
  local risk assessments to maintain
  confidentiality, integrity and availability of
  business information systems. Determines when
  security issues should be escalated to a higher
  level. Demonstrates effective communication of
  security issues to business managers and others.
• Level 6 Develops a corporate information security
  policy, standards and guidelines. Prepares and
  maintains organisational strategies that address
  the evolving business risk and information
  control requirements. Operates as a focus for IT
  security expertise for the organisation, working
  effectively with strategic organisational
  functions such as legal experts and technical
  support to provide authoritative advice and
  guidance on the requirements for security
  controls.

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Thats enough text! How do we use it?
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S.O.S.I.B.W.D.R.K.H.I.H
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Trouble in Paradise
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A Good Forecast
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Bit of a Battle
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One on One
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No injuries just compromise
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What a result!
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Where next?
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Ask away
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Who are North Cornwall DC then?
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Small but beautifully formed!