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 build security into a virtual private network (VPN).
It applies to individuals with competent information and communications technology (ICT) skills and who are working in the network area and are required to ensure that VPNs contain required security.
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. Configure router to provide for network security monitoring and management |
1.1 Create and apply audit rules consistent with policies, standards, protocols and management systems 1.2 Configure router to provide appropriate level of asset security and monitoring of security consistent with commercial and business requirements 1.3 Monitor and manage system to assess the level of security and attempts to breach security of framework components 1.4 Employ appropriate hardware and software to monitor and address security issues and provide VPN solutions |
2. Secure a site-to-site VPN |
2.1 Configure internet key exchange (IKE) and internet protocol security (IPSec) 2.2 Configure site-to-site IPSec VPN using pre-shared keys 2.3 Configure site-to-site IPSec VPN using digital certificates |
3. Secure a remote access VPN |
3.1 Configure a VPN server 3.2 Install and administer a router management console 3.3 Develop documentation on current system settings and framework components, and file securely for future reference |
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 |
1.1 |
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Writing |
1.1, 3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.2-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTNWK416 Build security into virtual private networks |
ICANWK416A Build security into virtual private networks |
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