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Evaluate and apply network security

Evaluate and apply network security

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN811
State Code
AWC89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate security of information communications technology (ICT) networks, using converging switching and transmission technologies in local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), broadband networks, internet protocol TV (IPTV) and virtual networks.It applies to individuals with excellent communication and IT skills working as telecommunications engineers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse operation of the internet
  • 1.1 Evaluate the interrelationship of IP to open systems interconnect (OSI) seven layer model and the impact on network topologies and network elements
  • 1.2 Assess media access control (MAC) and IP addressing, and their application in security
  • 1.3 Report on transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) operations and use of transport protocols for transmitting data over the network
  • 1.4 Examine various types of routing protocols and the implications on security
  • 1.5 Analyse forms of label switching as applied to data packets
  • 1.6 Use software to simulate least-cost algorithms
2. Analyse internetwork protocols
  • 2.1 Compare connection-oriented and connection-less networks in internetworking applications
  • 2.2 Research design parameters used in networks
  • 2.3 Produce a report on IP multi-casting protocols and systems, including IP frame fields of data frames
3. Research and report internetwork operations
  • 3.1 Analyse protocol considerations of voice over internet protocol (VoIP)
  • 3.2 Research protocols G723.1, G729 and G729A standards and evaluate their application in internetworking
  • 3.3 Determine the format of JPEG and GIF files as applied to still pictures
  • 3.4 Determine the format of MPEG-2 and H.32x series multimedia protocols for motion pictures
  • 3.5 Evaluate features of different of multi-service protocols and of different email system protocols in networking operations
  • 3.6 Produce a report on features different web-based protocols used in internetworking operations
4. Analyse features and types of network security
  • 4.1 Analyse procedures and processes used for security attacks and use of protection mechanisms
  • 4.2 Research conventional encryption algorithms and determine possible locations of encryption devices
  • 4.3 Produce a report on conventional encryption key distribution problems and how message authentication and verification is achieved
  • 4.4 Research one-way hashing and secure hashing functions
  • 4.5 Produce a report on digital signature standard (DSS) principles, including public key cryptography algorithms for network security
5. Research features of public key authentication and email network security protocols
  • 5.1 Research public key authentication using Kerberos
  • 5.2 Analyse how electronic mail security is achieved using pretty good privacy (PGP)
  • 5.3 Research and report on internet protocol security (IPSec)
  • 5.4 Produce a report on encapsulating security payload (ESP), including internet key management processes
6. Research features of web, network management and system security
  • 6.1 Analyse how web threats and attacks occur in an IP network and determine system intruders and threats
  • 6.2 Research operation of transaction protocols
  • 6.3 Evaluate processes used for selection and protection of system passwords
  • 6.4 Evaluate system threats and methods used to counteract the threats
  • 6.5 Produce a report on anti-virus protection strategies, including firewall design principles, types and configurations
7. Document evaluation report
  • 7.1 Present a final report to include research and evaluation of network security management principles and network application in the workplace with enhancement recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI926 ICTTEN8195B Evaluate and apply network security Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT56 ICTNWK546 Manage network security Unit of competency