This unit provides the knowledge and skills to plan and implement a cyber security project that either simulates a real cyber security environment or is an actual workplace project.

Learners are required to actively participate and contribute to the project team. They are required to receive tasks, communicate outcomes, design solutions, solve project problems and meet required deadlines to ensure effective and timely delivery of the project.

The project may include using a Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) sandbox or equivalent laboratory environment. This environment allows the learner to demonstrate configuring and testing of firewalls, implementing Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and evaluating and identifying any traffic anomalies. The use of Red and Blue teaming exercises to identify security breaches and apply mitigation strategies to minimise further risk should be included as part of the project.