Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ensure and maintain the security of a dynamic, commercial website.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to web developers who are required to confirm the security of dynamic websites.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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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1. Undertake risk assessment |
1.1 Identify functionality and features of the website and confirm with client 1.2 Identify security threats with reference to functionality of the site and organisational security policy , legislation and standards 1.3 Complete a risk analysis to prioritise security threats and identify system vulnerabilities 1.4 Identify resource and budget constraints and validate with client as required 1.5 Source appropriate products, security services and equipment according to enterprise purchasing policies |
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2. Secure operating systems (OS) |
2.1 Identify OS and cross-platform vulnerabilities 2.2 Make appropriate scripting or configuration adjustments with reference to functionality of the site and the security policy 2.3 Identify and rectify weaknesses specific to the OS |
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3. Secure site server |
3.1 Configure the web server securely with reference to required functionality and the security policy 3.2 Review and analyse server-side scripting with reference to required functionality and the security policy 3.3 Install firewalls as required 3.4 Establish access control permissions to server and database |
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4. Secure data transactions |
4.1 Identify data transactions with reference to functionality and features of website 4.2 Identify and apply channel protocols related to requirements 4.3 Install and configure payment systems |
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5. Monitor and document security framework |
5.1 Develop a program of selective independent audits and penetration tests 5.2 Determine performance benchmarks 5.3 Implement audit and test programs, and record, analyse and report results 5.4 Make security framework changes based on test results 5.5 Develop the site-security plan with reference to security policy and requirements 5.6 Develop and distribute related policy and procedures to client |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical, operational and business-related matters
- literacy skills to:
- collate, analyse and assess importance and relevance of product information
- summarise and document information
- write procedures
- numeracy skills to take test measurements, interpret results and evaluate performance
- planning and organisational skills to:
- develop enterprise policy and procedures
- plan, prioritise and monitor own work
- research skills to interrogate vendor databases and websites
- technical skills to:
- configure a web server
- identify key sources of information
- see conflicts and integration capabilities between diverse equipment
- understand specification sheets
- use auditing and penetration testing techniques.
Required knowledge
- Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics
- client business domain, structure, function and organisation, including organisational issues surrounding security
- copyright and intellectual property as related to website information
- commonwealth Privacy Act 2000
- current industry-accepted hardware and software products
- desktop applications and OS as required
- technical knowledge of functions and features of:
- automated intrusion detection software
- network address translation (NAT) related to securing internal IP addresses, buffer overruns and stack smashing with reference to operating system deficiencies
- authentication and access control
- common stored account payment systems
- cryptography
- CGI scripts
- generic secure protocols
- stored value payment systems
- advantages and disadvantages of using the range of security features
- protocol stack for internet communications
- physical web server security, particularly remote host security threats.
Evidence Guide
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are 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, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
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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Client may include: |
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Security threats may include: |
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Security policy may include: |
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Legislation may include: |
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Standards may include: |
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Security services may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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OS may include: |
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Firewalls may include: |
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Server may include: |
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Database may include: |
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Requirements may refer to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Web
