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Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK544
State Code
OBT57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/10/2020
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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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build a high performance, high security, failure resistant security perimeter for an enterprise Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network.It applies to individuals with advanced ICT expertise and work in roles including middle managers, information security managers, network engineers, network technicians, security analysts or similar.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and design firewall solution
  • 1.1 Identify organisational and industry standard security threats according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Determine required firewall security according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Research and identify available perimeter security options according to organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Design security perimeter according to organisational requirements
2. Configure perimeter to secure network
  • 2.1 Deploy required perimeter devices according to network security requirements
  • 2.2 Configure required perimeter topology according to network security requirements
  • 2.3 Configure basic functionality of devices according to network security requirements
  • 2.4 Configure required advanced functions according to network security requirements
3. Design and configure network devices
  • 3.1 Back up device configuration according to network security requirements
  • 3.2 Design and configure perimeter and enable continuity of service during devices upgrades
  • 3.3 Design and configure perimeter and enable continuity of service in event of device failure
4. Configure VPN solution
  • 4.1 Configure perimeter for site-to-site virtual private networks (VPNs)
  • 4.2 Configure perimeter as a remote access VPN server
  • 4.3 Configure perimeter to allow VPN tunnel forwarding
  • 4.4 Diagnose and resolve VPN connectivity issues according to network security requirements
5. Test design performance
  • 5.1 Test required functionality of basic features according to network security requirements
  • 5.2 Test required functionality of advanced features according to network security requirements
  • 5.3 Perform required penetration testing and verify perimeter against security requirements
  • 5.4 Document functionality performance results and submit to required personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUV04 ICTNWK509 Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks Unit of competency