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Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations

Design and implement virtualised cyber security infrastructure for organisations

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTCYS612
State Code
OBV00
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 research, design, implement and test virtualised cyber security infrastructure in a small to medium sized organisation. It applies to those who work in senior systems administrator roles including, network engineers and systems engineers, and are responsible for the design and implementation of virtualised cyber security infrastructures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to design infrastructure
  • 1.1 Analyse organisation’s operations to determine cyber security needs
  • 1.2 Research and identify industry standard network security options and security technologies
  • 1.3 Determine data types, security levels, mission-critical network servers and secure boundary requirements
2. Design and plan infrastructure
  • 2.1 Design and document infrastructure requirements according to organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Determine and document implementation plan and timeframes
  • 2.3 Obtain tools, network access and data according to organisational requirements
  • 2.4 Plan and document network security monitoring strategy according to organisational requirements
  • 2.5 Distribute documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
3. Implement infrastructure
  • 3.1 Establish and create network boundaries according to infrastructure plan requirements
  • 3.2 Implement network and server technologies according to infrastructure plan requirements
  • 3.3 Implement user security technologies according to infrastructure plan requirements
  • 3.4 Set security levels and user access according to organisational requirements
  • 3.5 Establish network security monitoring strategy according to plan requirements
4. Test infrastructure
  • 4.1 Test deployment of security infrastructure and its components according to technical specifications and infrastructure plan requirements
  • 4.2 Obtain and analyse test results, logs and user feedback
  • 4.3 Adjust implemented technologies according to organisational requirements and user feedback
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