Module Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:51 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:51 AM AWST
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Undertake penetration testing of the security infrastructure for an organisation
Undertake penetration testing of the security infrastructure for an organisation
Module
National Code
VU22253
VU22253
State Code
AX659
AX659
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/09/2018
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit provides the knowledge and skills required to use a series of tools to test the vulnerabilities of the security infrastructure for an organisation. The unit includes the compiling of information on the existing security infrastructure design, evaluating and selecting testing tools and preforming vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. It also includes developing a report which assesses the weaknesses and includes mitigation strategies that can be implemented to ‘harden’ the organisation’s cyber security infrastructure.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ593 | VU23301 | Manage penetration testing processes for an organisation | Module |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ09 | 22445VIC | Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security | Accredited course |