Unit of competency Outline
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Manage network and data integrity
Manage network and data integrity
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK423
ICTNWK423
State Code
OBT76
OBT76
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead development of asset protection processes, determining threats and implementing controls to mitigate risk.It applies to individuals in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) industries who are responsible for implementing and managing the organisational disaster recovery and asset protection policy and procedures of a network.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess organisational network and security policies
- 1.1 Identify organisational security policies and procedures
- 1.2 Identify security access and user privileges according to organisational requirements
- 1.3 Determine compatibility of identified security access user privileges to organisational requirements
2. Audit system assets
- 2.1 Conduct audit on system hardware and software assets according to organisational procedures and guidelines
- 2.2 Document audit findings according to organisational procedures
- 2.3 Lodge audit findings documents with required personnel
3. Protect assets from threats
- 3.1 Determine environmental threats to data
- 3.2 Determine data protection systems and controls according to organisational requirements
- 3.3 Implement data protection systems according to organisational requirements
- 3.4 Implement and test antivirus and anti-malware solutions according to vendor specifications and organisational requirements
4. Develop a backup solution
- 4.1 Determine data backup types compatible to organisational systems and requirements
- 4.2 Plan backup solution according to organisational requirements
- 4.3 Implement backup solution and restore backed up media
- 4.4 Implement real time backup and data sync solution according to organisational requirements
5. Monitor network performance
- 5.1 Determine available network performance monitoring tools compatible to existing network
- 5.2 Implement network performance monitoring tools according to task requirements
- 5.3 Document network performance expectations and actual performance according to organisational procedures
- 5.4 Lodge document with required personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD09 | ICTTEN511 | Administer a data communications network | Unit of competency |
| AUP64 | ICTNWK403 | Manage network and data integrity | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC920 | ICTSS00035 | Certified IT Network Enterprise, Security or Server Administrator Skill Set | Skill set |
| AE705 | ICTSS00172 | Certified Technology Specialist - Graphical User Interfaces Skill Set | Skill set |
| AC939 | ICTSS00042 | Certified Technology Specialist - Graphical User Interfaces Skill Set | Skill set |
| BGJ4 | ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
| BFF9 | ICT40120 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
| AE739 | ICTSS00137 | Networking for Introductory Roles Skill Set | Skill set |