Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required for the application of the principles, policies, and procedures involved in ensuring the security of basic network services and data and in maintaining the hardware layer on which it resides. These practices address perimeter defence strategies, defence-in-depth strategies, and data encryption techniques. No licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication . |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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ICAS4124B |
Monitor and administer network security |
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ICAS4119B |
Monitor and administer system security |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Implement network and telecommunication security |
1.1. Prevent and detect intrusions and protect against viruses 1.2. Perform audit tracking and reporting 1.3. Create, develop, apply, control, and manage effective network domain security controls in accordance with organisation policies 1.4. Test strategic network security technologies for effectiveness; incorporate controls that ensure compliance with the organisation policies 1.5. Ensure that messages are confidential and free from tampering and repudiation 1.6. Defend network communications from tampering and/or eavesdropping |
2. Assess vulnerabilities and respond |
2.1. Gather technical data and monitor and assess network vulnerabilities 2.2. Correct network security vulnerabilities in response to problems identified in vulnerability reports 2.3. Provide real-time network intrusion response |
3. Evaluate network and telecommunication security |
3.1. Perform a network security evaluation, calculate risks to the enterprise, and recommend remediation activities 3.2. Arrange independent verification and validation of the network to assess full satisfaction of functional requirements 3.3. Compile data into measures for analysis and reporting |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature. Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic. Applications may involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of, others. To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:
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Method of assessment |
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1. The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Organisation policies may include : |
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Independent may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Implement |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |