Module Outline
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Select and configure security devices for an organisation
Select and configure security devices for an organisation
Module
National Code
VU23305
VU23305
State Code
AZ610
AZ610
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/06/2023
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and configure an organisation’s security devices. It also includes monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of the implementation.
It requires the ability to research and evaluate new security devices and technologies as they become available in order to improve the security performance of the organisation.
The unit applies to cyber security practitioners who are responsible for an organisation’s security infrastructure.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
It requires the ability to research and evaluate new security devices and technologies as they become available in order to improve the security performance of the organisation.
The unit applies to cyber security practitioners who are responsible for an organisation’s security infrastructure.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of accreditation.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Collate the current network security diagram, security infrastructure functional operation and security device documentation
- Existing security infrastructure diagram for the organisation is sourced
- In consultation with appropriate personnel the function and operation of the existing network security infrastructure is evaluated
- ---Network security devices, systems and tools are identified
Configure security devices according to their functional specification
- Resources to configure the network security devices for the organisation are gathered
- Organisations security policy document is sourced
- Network security devices, systems and tools are configured according to the functionality described in the network security policy
Verify operation of security devices
- Baseline performance of the network security devices for the organisation is determined
- In accordance with baseline functionality and utilising software or hardware tools the network security device performance is monitored
- With appropriate personnel the effectiveness of the security device operation is evaluated
Investigate and implement new network security architectures and devices
- New network security devices and technologies are researched and examined
- Higher level packet inspection technology for a network security devise is reviewed and implemented
- Holistic approaches to traffic inspection technologies for a network security device is examined
- Concept of dynamic update technology to defend against new cyber-attacks for a network security device is described then implemented
- Virtual network security technologies are investigated and selected
- Virtual network security technology solution is configured and implemented
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX663 | VU22257 | Configure security devices for an organisation | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGT52 | 22610VIC | Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security | Accredited course |