Simulated workplaceCAQA Nova Digital Systems is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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Organisation

Our departments

Six departments make up the business. Each page shows the purpose, the people, the measures that matter and the systems the team works in.

Service Desk and End User Support

The Service Desk is the single point of contact for every client user. Analysts log, prioritise and resolve incidents and service requests, escalate to specialist teams when needed, and keep the knowledge base current so that common problems are fixed the same way every time.

Service Desk Manager14 staff

Network and Infrastructure

Network and Infrastructure designs, installs, monitors and maintains client networks, servers, virtual platforms, storage and backups. The team handles field work at client sites including cabling, hardware replacement and office moves, and keeps every environment documented.

Network and Infrastructure Manager12 staff

Cyber Security Operations

Cyber Security Operations protects client environments through endpoint protection, patching, multi-factor authentication, vulnerability scanning and security monitoring. The team triages alerts, responds to incidents, runs awareness training and reports client maturity against the Essential Eight.

Cyber Security Lead7 staff

Software and Web Development

Software and Web Development builds and maintains custom applications, integrations, websites and intranets for clients and for Nova's own tools. The team works in two week sprints, keeps everything in version control and tests every release before it is deployed through change control.

Software Development Lead9 staff

Projects and Client Solutions

Projects and Client Solutions scopes, plans and delivers client projects such as cloud migrations, office relocations, system replacements and security uplifts. The team manages requirements, budgets, schedules, risks and handover, and looks after the account relationship with each managed client.

Projects and Client Solutions Manager8 staff

Business Services

Business Services runs finance, people and culture, work health and safety, compliance and the information security management system. The team onboards staff, manages inductions and training records, runs internal audits and keeps the controlled document library and asset register accurate.

Business Services Manager6 staff