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Test and evaluate vulnerabilities and mitigate threats for IoT solutions

Test and evaluate vulnerabilities and mitigate threats for IoT solutions

Module
National Code
VU23160
State Code
BB082
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance criteria skills and knowledge required to test and evaluate an Internet of Things (IoT) solution and identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats that may impact the operation of IoT technologies, systems or solutions.

This unit investigates tests, evaluates design and development modifications, and identifies threats that may emerge from cyber activity that have the potential to impact user and customer data security.

The unit applies to a person who is seeking introductory knowledge and skill of real and potential threats to IoT devices and systems.

It is recommended that this unit of competency is assessed with a holistic approach with other units within the capability set.

No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Explore the vulnerability of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies
  • 1.1 Access and review the real world problem statement and update to reflect the testing and evaluation criteria required
  • 1.2 Investigate security guidelines and compliance standards relating to the operation of IoT and the collection, storage and securing of data
  • 1.3 Investigate recommended good practice frameworks for testing of IoT technologies
  • 1.4 Explore how testing and evaluation is used in different sectors of Industry 4.0
  • 1.5 Identify how testing differs on devices, apps and systems
  • 1.6 Explore known vulnerabilities that result from the application of IoT technologies
Investigate threats to IoT technologies
  • 2.1 Review performance specifications and determine benchmark criteria for a test plan that includes cyber threats
  • 2.2 Identify known cyber threats to IoT systems in industry, in the community and in the home
  • 2.3 Investigate mitigation strategies that can be used to secure IoT technologies according to manufacturer’s instructions relevant to a basic technology
  • 2.4 Investigate cyber security mandatory reporting guidelines for industry and how they apply to a cyber attack on selected IoT technology
  • 2.5 Locate and review manufacturers' instructions for set up, installation, operation and securing of IoT solution
  • 2.6 Monitor device security and report detected threat following organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Document identified threats into a test plan
Evaluate the test results against real world problem statement and report on initial findings and recommendations
  • 3.1 Identify and apply mitigation strategies for securing of IoT technology and collate data and record in test plan
  • 3.2 Evaluate test results and identify insights into trends relevant to the real world problem statement criteria
  • 3.3 Prepare real world problem statement report aligning findings to test plan criteria including any recommendations including any potential or actual cyber threats
  • 3.4 Present test plan results against real work problem statement ensuring results are stored according to legislative and organisational requirements
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE71 22697VIC Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies Accredited course