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 implement and manage security functions throughout a network.
It applies to individuals with excellent information and communications technology (ICT) expertise who lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.
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. Define a process for designing security |
1.1 Define planning phase for network security design 1.2 Define building phase for network security design 1.3 Define managing phase for network security design |
2. Identify threats to network security |
2.1 Determine why attacks occur 2.2 Determine who the attack may come from 2.3 Analyse common types of network vulnerabilities 2.4 Determine how attacks occur 2.5 Design a threat model to categorise treats |
3. Analyse security risks |
3.1 Determine elements of risk management 3.2 Determine assets that require protection 3.3 Categorise assets and calculate their value to the organisation 3.4 Create a risk management plan |
4. Create a security design |
4.1 Determine attacker scenarios and threats 4.2 Design security measures for network components 4.3 Obtain feedback and adjust if required 4.4 Develop security policies |
5. Design and implement responses to security incidents |
5.1 Design auditing and incident response procedure 5.2 Document security incidents 5.3 Implement configurations aligned with incident response procedure design 5.4 Test and sign off |
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 |
Writing |
2.5, 3.4, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 |
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Oral Communication |
4.3 |
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Numeracy |
3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.3, 5.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTNWK511 Manage network security |
ICANWK511A Manage 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