Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
ICTNWK609

State Code
AUV31

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

16/09/2015

Field of Education

020113 - Networks And Communications

Original Release Date

16/09/2015

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment and software to implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS) on IPS sensors to mitigate network attacks.It applies to individuals with advanced information and communications technology (ICT) skills who are working as certified IPS specialists, network security specialists and network security managers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate the ways IPS sensors are used to mitigate network attacks

1.1 Evaluate system requirements of the network according to industry standards for inline operations
1.2 Compare inline to promiscuous mode sensor operations and evaluate how IPS protects network devices from attacks
1.3 Evaluate the evasive techniques used by hackers and determine ways IPS can defeat those techniques in the network
1.4 Evaluate the considerations necessary for selection, placement, and deployment of a network IPS, including using features of IPS signature

2. Select and install IPS sensors and configure essential system parameters

2.1 Install and initialise the sensor for configuration of sensor interfaces, interface pairs, virtual local area network (VLAN) pairs and VLAN groups
2.2 Configure management access to the sensor appliance and create user accounts to comply with different user roles
2.3 Set up sensor communications with external management and monitoring systems
2.4 Manage and monitor sensor operation using built-in tools
2.5 Upgrade and maintain IPS sensor parameters and licensing requirements to maintain network integrity
2.6 Plan the mitigation of specific network vulnerabilities and exploits

3. Tune IPS sensor advanced system parameters to optimise attack mitigation performance

3.1 Tune sensor signatures to provide optimal protection of the network
3.2 Create custom signatures and a meta signature to meet mitigation performance configurations for given test scenarios while disabling alert production for the component signatures
3.3 Configure gateway for passive operating system (OS) fingerprinting
3.4 Configure the external product interface to receive and process information from external security and management products to automatically enhance the sensor configuration information
3.5 Configure a virtual sensor and anomaly detection
3.6 Monitor the IPS advanced features for optimal performance

4. Manage security and response of the IPS to network attacks

4.1 Monitor IPS events using network tools to determine appropriate response to network attacks
4.2 Use network management tools to assess and manage IPS effectiveness against security intrusion

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D7988	ICANWK609A	Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBT38	ICTNWK622	Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVX6	ICT60215	Advanced Diploma of Network Security	Qualification