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Manage network security

Manage network security

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK546
State Code
OBT56
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 and manage security functions throughout a network.It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expertise and lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan security design process
  • 1.1 Define planning phase for network security design according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Define building phase for network security design according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Define managing phase for network security design according to organisational requirements
2. Identify threats to network security
  • 2.1 Determine major threat themes to network security
  • 2.2 Determine the potential origin of major threats according to network security design specifications
  • 2.3 Identify industry standard common network vulnerability types
  • 2.4 Design and document threat model according to network security design specifications
3. Analyse security risks
  • 3.1 Determine required elements of risk management according to network security design specifications
  • 3.2 Identify organisational assets requiring protection
  • 3.3 Categorise and document assets and determine their value according to organisational requirements
  • 3.4 Determine and document risk management plan according to organisational requirements
4. Create a security design
  • 4.1 Determine attacker scenarios and threats according to network security design specifications
  • 4.2 Design and document network components security measures
  • 4.3 Develop and document security policies
  • 4.4 Submit document to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
5. Design security incidents response
  • 5.1 Design and document auditing and incidents response procedure
  • 5.2 Submit to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC89 ICTTEN811 Evaluate and apply network security Unit of competency
AUU97 ICTNWK511 Manage network security Unit of competency