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Design and implement a security system

Design and implement a security system

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK601
State Code
AUV14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use software tools, equipment and protocols to implement a security system.It applies to individuals who plan and implement networks, are involved in business budgeting, and determine and resolve network security threats.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the security threats facing network Infrastructure
  • 1.1 Evaluate mitigation methods for network attacks and different types of malware
  • 1.2 Propose a methodical concept of defending network architecture
2. Secure edge devices (routers)
  • 2.1 Secure network routers using software tools
  • 2.2 Secure administration access to routers using the router operating system (OS)
  • 2.3 Secure router OS and its configuration file(s)
3. Implement authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) and secure access control system (ACS)
  • 3.1 Evaluate and implement the functions and importance of authentication, authorisation and accounting
  • 3.2 Configure the router using AAA
  • 3.3 Analyse and compare the features of Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus(TACACS+) and Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) AAA protocols for securing the network
4. Mitigate threats to routers and networks using access control lists (ACLs)
  • 4.1 Assess the functionality of access control lists and document the caveats to be considered when building them
  • 4.2 Configure and verify IP ACLs to mitigate threats and to prevent internet protocol (IP) address spoofing using tools
5. Implement secure network management and reporting
  • 5.1 Configure secure shell (SSH) on routers to enable secure management
  • 5.2 Configure routers to send log messages to a log server with tools
6. Mitigate common layer 2 attacks
  • 6.1 Document how to prevent layer 2 attacks by configuring basic switch security and features
  • 6.2 Configure switch to prevent layer 2 attacks
7. Implement the router OS firewall-feature set
  • 7.1 Evaluate and compare the operational strategies and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies
  • 7.2 Implement zone-based firewall to strategically secure group of interfaces
8. Implement the intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS) feature set in the router OS using secure device manager (SDM)
  • 8.1 Evaluate and compare network based versus host based IDPS to identify malicious activity, log information, attempt to block/stop activity, and report activity
  • 8.2 Determine IDPS technologies, attack responses and monitoring options
  • 8.3 Configure the router OS IDPS operations using secure device manager to monitor network and system activities for malicious activity
9. Implement site-to-site virtual private networks (VPNs) using SDM
  • 9.1 Assess the different methods used in cryptography
  • 9.2 Evaluate internet key exchange (IKE) protocol functionality and phases to support authentication and define the binding blocks of IPSec and the security functions it provides
  • 9.3 Configure and verify an IPSec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key (PSK) authentication to provide a secure channel between the two parties
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7980 ICANWK601A Design and implement a security system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT42 ICTNWK618 Design and implement a security system Unit of competency