Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to build basic security into either a virtual private network (VPN), a wireless local area network (WLAN) or local area network (LAN). No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Pre-Requisites
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess vulnerability and threats to system |
1.1. Determine levels of required basic perimeter security based on current and future needs of the business 1.2. Assess and report on current system security in line with levels of required security of assets 1.3. Develop basic security framework and policy if not already present having regard to encryption processes , standards , protocols and management systems 1.4. Determine key network , software , hardware and system security performance criteria 1.5. Make recommendations to management to address security deficiencies in line with current and future commercial and business requirements |
2. Secure perimeter router |
2.1. Configure routers and switches to provide appropriate levels of perimeter function security 2.2. Disable unneeded services 2.3. Configure supporting security services on related network services |
3. Test and verify performance of security system implemented |
3.1. Design test item to verify key measurable performance against criteria 3.2. Conduct tests and record results 3.3. Modify and debug as necessary 3.4. Develop documentation on current system settings and file securely for future reference |
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:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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. Assessment must ensure:
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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.
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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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Assets may include: |
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Networks may include: |
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Standards , protocols and management systems may include: |
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Encryption processes may include: |
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Software may include: |
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Hardware may include: |
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Commercial and business requirements |
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System may include: |
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Perimeter functions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |