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Design and implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Design and implement network security infrastructure for an organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCYS401
State Code
OBV15
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
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up network security infrastructure scalable to a medium to large organisation. It applies to individuals who work as networking engineers and cloud engineers and specialise in cyber security in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and digital team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to design and implement network security infrastructure
  • 1.1 Obtain work details and scope from required personnel and arrange for site access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations and standards
  • 1.2 Establish security threats impacting organisation with required personnel and assess its likelihood
  • 1.3 Confirm and document established requirements and risks according to organisational procedures
2. Design network security infrastructure
  • 2.1 Establish requirements and features of network security infrastructure
  • 2.2 Identify and evaluate a range of industry standard network security providers
  • 2.3 Discuss and confirm selected network security provider with required personnel according to infrastructure requirements
3. Implement network security infrastructure
  • 3.1 Establish and create secure network boundaries
  • 3.2 Implement server, application and user security technologies according to network security requirements
  • 3.3 Confirm required levels of user access throughout organisation
  • 3.4 Establish maintenance and alert processes for risk and security threats according to organisational procedures
4. Finalise and monitor network security infrastructure
  • 4.1 Test deployment of network security infrastructure and its components according to organisational testing procedures
  • 4.2 Gather and review test results and logs and adjust accordingly
  • 4.3 Confirm completion of requirements with required personnel
  • 4.4 Document work performed and results according to organisational procedures
  • 4.5 Conduct routine reviews of network security infrastructure according to organisational procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BFF9 ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology Qualification