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Configure security devices for organisations

Configure security devices for organisations

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCYS611
State Code
OBV01
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
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the device security configuration on WAN links and DMZs for a medium to large size organisation.It applies to those who work in senior cyber security roles including, senior network and senior server administrators, network engineers and security architects, and are responsible for the configuration and implementation of security for required devices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare configuration of security devices
  • 1.1 Conduct a needs analysis and determine organisation’s needs to configure security devices
  • 1.2 Determine devices required for configuration according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Determine network and system security requirements
  • 1.4 Obtain and review manufacturing and technical requirements for devices
  • 1.5 Research and document device risk threats and vulnerabilities according to organisational requirements
2. Design configuration plan
  • 2.1 Develop and document configuration plan according to organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Submit plan to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
  • 2.3 Finalise plan and communicate to required personnel in preparation for configuration
3. Configure security devices
  • 3.1 Isolate devices according to technical specification and configuration plan
  • 3.2 Configure virtual networks according to specifications and plan
  • 3.3 Configure secure site-to-site connectivity and VPN requirements
  • 3.4 Implement required encryption according to specifications and plan
  • 3.5 Implement a DMZ according to specifications and plan
4. Test configured devices
  • 4.1 Test configuration capabilities against requirements
  • 4.2 Conduct penetration test and record outcomes according to organisational requirements
  • 4.3 Document and communicate test findings to required personnel and implement any required configuration changes
  • 4.4 Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
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