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Design and implement wireless network security

Design and implement wireless network security

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK620
State Code
OBT40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mitigate security threats to a wireless local area network (WLAN) by implementing security standards and policies.It applies to individuals working in specialised Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles including wireless help desk support technicians, wireless network support specialists and wireless network engineers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to implement wireless network security
  • 1.1 Evaluate benchmarked organisational and regulatory security policies and network security standards
  • 1.2 Assess organisational requirements against regulatory security compliance
  • 1.3 Develop and document security solution plan according to organisational requirements and future growth expectations
2. Design, implement and test guest access services
  • 2.1 Analyse and select architecture for guest access services
  • 2.2 Produce map and set up guest access accounts
  • 2.3 Configure WLAN controller authorisation
  • 2.4 Configure anchor and internal controllers
  • 2.5 Troubleshoot guest access issues
3. Design, implement and test security of wireless client devices
  • 3.1 Design and configure authentication of clients and management frame protection on clients and controllers
  • 3.2 Configure access control servers and integrate with wireless network
  • 3.3 Configure client-and server-side digital certificate services
  • 3.4 Troubleshoot secure wireless connectivity services
4. Design, implement and test integration of wireless network
  • 4.1 Analyse network admission control architectures and assess feasibility of network integration
  • 4.2 Analyse high-level authentication process flow and confirm that integration is compatible
  • 4.3 Configure and test admission control wireless controller
  • 4.4 Troubleshoot network access integration issues of control
5. Evaluate and plan secure wireless connectivity services
  • 5.1 Configure intrusion detection system (IDS) and monitor network activities for malicious activities and policy violations
  • 5.2 Analyse IDS report and review threat-mitigation strategies
  • 5.3 Update security solution plan, mitigate wireless vulnerabilities and check network integrity according to network security requirements
6. Manage WLAN integration requirements and advanced security platform requirements
  • 6.1 Evaluate end-to-end security solutions and assess compatibility to integrate with required wireless solutions
  • 6.2 Analyse WLAN firewall configuration requirements and confirm compliance with organisational and network security requirements
  • 6.3 Configure and test WLAN controllers and detect wired and wireless intrusion prevention and detection system (IPDS) security protection
  • 6.4 Finalise reports and documentation and submit to required personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUV30 ICTNWK607 Design and implement wireless network security Unit of competency