Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

Description 

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in planning, technical design, implementation and management of complex and high level ICT network security systems and components. The qualification has a robust ICT technical base with appropriate security units imported from other Training Packages.

Within previous ICT Training Packages, the security of networks and systems was a priority and a number of units in the areas of risk management, websites and privacy were developed. These have been included in Advanced Diploma core along with several more traditional Property Services security units. A number of server, network and interface electives are offered to allow a further level of specialisation as required. The facility for selecting electives from ICA05 and other Training Packages enables other ICT oriented skill areas (e.g. programming or database development) or broader business units to be included.

Job Roles 

Possible job titles include:

• Database Security Expert
• Database Security Expert
• E-Risk Manager
• E-security Specialist
• ICT Network Specialist
• ICT Security Consultants
• ICT Security Specialist
• Information Risk Manager (IRM)
• Internal Computer Audit Specialist
• IT Security Administrator
• IT Security Analyst/Engineer
• IT Security Specialist
• Lead Security Analyst
• MCSE&CCNE Systems/Network Administrator
• Network and Systems Manager
• Network Engineer
• Network Security Analyst
• Network Security Specialist
• Network Specialist - Technical Lead
• Security Administrator
• Security Engineer
• Senior Network Administrator
• Senior Software Engineer (Security)
• Systems Security Analyst
• Web Security Administrator

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary 

ICA60208 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology  (Network Security )

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Security Consultant. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Industry requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	articulating complex security scenarios in a clear, concise manner relevant to all levels of the organisation documenting information related to attacks, threats, risks and controls in a security plan using report writing skills for business requiring depth in some areas, and analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas, for example when documenting recommendations for improvement and referring them to appropriate technical specialists
Teamwork	managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information, for example when senior management and auditor approval is obtained for the design of the controls reviewing the security strategy with security approved key stakeholders
Problem Solving	developing controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns using problem-solving skills for an evolving complex scenario of security threats
Initiative and Enterprise	developing new criteria, applications, knowledge and procedures generating ideas at an abstract level through the analysis of information and concepts identifying and applying skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in some areas
Planning and Organising	developing security plans planning for controls and contingencies when designing an IT secuirty framework
Self-management	having accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving workplace outcomes taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Learning	having knowledge of current industry accepted hardware and software products, including broad knowledge of security features and capabilities
Technology	identifying technology needs, sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing components including software and hardware using technological capability assessment skills involving analysis, diagnosis and evaluation, for example when evaluating various products against architecture requirements to determine the best IT solution, and for estimating current and future capacity requirements and evaluating against client's future requirements

Packaging Rules

Qualification Structure 

To attain the ICA60208: Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) 17 units must be achieved:

• 8 core units; plus
• 9 elective units

Achieve 8 Core from the following 9 Units 

Core  (9 Units , choose 8 )

BSBEBUS605A Identify and implement e-business innovation

ICAA5044C Develop system infrastructure design plan

ICAA6052B Design an IT security framework

ICAA6053B Design system security and controls

ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes

ICAI6187B Implement change management processes

PRSTS301A Identify technical security requirements

PRSSM504A Prepare security risk management plan

PSPPM601B Direct complex project activities

Achieve 4 Elective Units Chosen from the ICA60208 Electives list below which have not previously counted in a Diploma qualification 

Electives 

ICAA5045C Produce network architecture design

ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICAA5141C Design and develop dynamic websites to meet technical requirements

ICAA5145B Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network

ICAA5245A Evaluate RFID systems

ICAA5246A Design an RFID implementation

ICAB5159C Build a security shield for a network

ICAB5160C Build and configure a server

ICAB5237B Build a highly secure firewall

ICAB5238B Build a high performance security perimeter

ICAI5098C Install and manage complex networks

ICAI5100C Build an internet infrastructure

ICAI5176C Install and configure router

ICAI5197B Install and maintain valid authentication processes

ICAI5250A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security

ICAI5252A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan

ICAI5253A Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance

ICAS5192B Configure an internet gateway

ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers

ICTTC168A Design and implement an enterprise VoIP&unified communications network

Achieve 5 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources , which have not previously counted in a Diploma qualification  (Listed in Recommended Order )

• ICA60208  Electives list; and/or
• ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package or BSB07 Business Services Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma; and/or
• any other Training Package at Advanced Diploma (to a maximum of 3 units) based on documented industry or enterprise needs

Prerequisite Requirements

Prerequisites Requirements 

A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:

Code and Title	Prerequisite units required
ICAA5044C Develop system infrastructure design plan	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAA5144B Determine best-fit topology for a local network ICAA5145B Identify best-fit topology for a wide area network ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAA5245A Evaluate RFID systems	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAA5246A Design an RFID implementation	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAA6052B Design an IT security framework	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAI5250A Develop, implement and evaluate system and application security	ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAI5252A Develop, implement and evaluate an incident response plan	ICAP4037B Contribute to the development of a strategy plan # ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes
ICAI5253A Implement and evaluate systems for regulatory and standards compliance	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

^# This unit has prerequisites.