Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test network security in an information and communications technology (ICT) network.
It applies to individuals working as ICT professionals who install, configure and test secure networks of any size.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Networking
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Assess network security threats and vulnerabilities to identify risk |
1.1 Assess and report on current system security, according to required asset security level 1.2 Determine additional network, software, hardware and system security threats and vulnerabilities 1.3 Use identified threats and vulnerability information to identify security risks 1.4 Make recommendations to management to address security deficiencies, according to current and future commercial and business requirements |
2. Implement countermeasures for identified vulnerabilities and threats |
2.1 Implement required level of perimeter security based on current and future business needs 2.2 Assess and implement best practice server and network hardening techniques and measures 2.3 Implement secure authentication and user account controls 2.4 Secure data integrity and transmission |
3. Test and verify functionality and performance of security system implemented |
3.1 Design test items to verify key function and performance measures against criteria 3.2 Conduct function and performance tests recording results 3.3 Modify and debug security system as necessary 3.4 Develop documentation on current system settings and file for future reference |
4. Provide systems for monitoring and maintaining security |
4.1 Monitor current network security, including physical aspects, using appropriate third party testing software where applicable 4.2 Review logs and audit reports to identify and record security incidents, intrusions or attempts 4.3 Carry out spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed 4.4 Document newly discovered security threats, vulnerabilities and risks in a report for presentation to appropriate person to gain approval for changes to be made |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
4.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.4, 3.2, 3.4, 4.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.4, 4.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTNWK406 Install, configure and test network security |
ICANWK406A Install, configure and test network security |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2