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Install, configure and test network security

Install, configure and test network security

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK421
State Code
OAP96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test network security in an organisational environment.It applies to individuals who are involved in the installation, configuration, and testing of network security for networks of any size in job roles including network administrator, penetration tester, and security consultant.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess network security threats and vulnerabilities
  • 1.1 Review current system security against organisational asset security requirements to identify security threats and vulnerabilities
  • 1.2 Analyse network, software, hardware and system security threats and vulnerabilities to prioritise deficiencies to be addressed
  • 1.3 Make recommendations to management to address security deficiencies according to organisational asset security requirements
2. Implement countermeasures for identified threats and vulnerabilities
  • 2.1 Implement required level of perimeter security to meet organisational asset security requirements and according to identified threats and vulnerabilities
  • 2.2 Assess and implement server and network hardening techniques and measures
  • 2.3 Implement secure authentication and user account controls to secure data integrity and transmission
3. Test and verify functionality and performance of countermeasures implemented
  • 3.1 Design function and performance test items to verify key functions and performance of countermeasures
  • 3.2 Conduct function and performance tests to modify and debug countermeasures
  • 3.3 Develop documentation on the current system settings and file according to organisational guidelines
4. Maintain and improve network security
  • 4.1 Review logs and audit reports to identify and record security incidents, intrusions and attempts
  • 4.2 Carry out spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed
  • 4.3 Document newly discovered security threats vulnerabilities and recommendations in a report for presentation to superior to gain approval recommendations to be implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP65 ICTNWK406 Install, configure and test network security Unit of competency