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Manage network security

Manage network security

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTNWK511
State Code
AUU97
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
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network.It applies to individuals with excellent information and communications technology (ICT) expertise who 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. Define a process for designing security
  • 1.1 Define planning phase for network security design
  • 1.2 Define building phase for network security design
  • 1.3 Define managing phase for network security design
2. Identify threats to network security
  • 2.1 Determine why attacks occur
  • 2.2 Determine who the attack may come from
  • 2.3 Analyse common types of network vulnerabilities
  • 2.4 Determine how attacks occur
  • 2.5 Design a threat model to categorise treats
3. Analyse security risks
  • 3.1 Determine elements of risk management
  • 3.2 Determine assets that require protection
  • 3.3 Categorise assets and calculate their value to the organisation
  • 3.4 Create a risk management plan
4. Create a security design
  • 4.1 Determine attacker scenarios and threats
  • 4.2 Design security measures for network components
  • 4.3 Obtain feedback and adjust if required
  • 4.4 Develop security policies
5. Design and implement responses to security incidents
  • 5.1 Design auditing and incident response procedure
  • 5.2 Document security incidents
  • 5.3 Implement configurations aligned with incident response procedure design
  • 5.4 Test and sign off
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7962 ICANWK511A Manage network security Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT56 ICTNWK546 Manage network security Unit of competency