Assessment Requirements for ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes

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Assessment Requirements for ICTNWK503 Install and maintain valid authentication processes

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

design and deploy authentications solutions to the business technology environment and business needs

configure authentication software or tools

monitor and test authentication process after implementation

ensure authentication solutions are current.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise the problems and challenges dealing with organisational authentication issues, including resource accounting through authentication

discuss common virtual private network (VPN) issues, including:

quality of service (QoS) considerations

bandwidth

dynamic security environment

function and operation of VPN concepts

outline authentication adaptors

summarise biometric authentication adaptors

summarise digital certificates, such as VeriSign, X.509, and SSL

explain the function and operation of authentication controls including:

passwords

personal identification numbers (PINs)

smart cards

biometric devices

other authentication protocols

outline network authentication services, such as Kerberos and NT LAN Manager (NTLM)

summarise the features of common password protocols, such as:

challenge handshake authentication protocol (CHAP)

challenge phrases

password authentication protocol (PAP)

remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) authentication

describe the principles of security tokens.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the network industry, and include access to:

a site or prototype where network authentication may be implemented and managed

network support tools currently used in industry

organisational security policies related to authentication

manufacturers recommendations

current authentication standards, including biometric authentication adaptors.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2