ICTNWK421 — Install, configure and test network security

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What an assessment for ICTNWK421 must cover

36 assessable components: 4 elements (12 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Assess network security threats and vulnerabilities

1.1Review current system security against organisational asset security requirements to identify security threats and vulnerabilities
1.2Analyse network, software, hardware and system security threats and vulnerabilities to prioritise deficiencies to be addressed
1.3Make recommendations to management to address security deficiencies according to organisational asset security requirements

2 Implement countermeasures for identified threats and vulnerabilities

2.1Implement required level of perimeter security to meet organisational asset security requirements and according to identified threats and vulnerabilities
2.2Assess and implement server and network hardening techniques and measures
2.3Implement secure authentication and user account controls to secure data integrity and transmission

3 Test and verify functionality and performance of countermeasures implemented

3.1Design function and performance test items to verify key functions and performance of countermeasures
3.2Conduct function and performance tests to modify and debug countermeasures
3.3Develop documentation on the current system settings and file according to organisational guidelines

4 Maintain and improve network security

4.1Review logs and audit reports to identify and record security incidents, intrusions and attempts
4.2Carry out spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed
4.3Document newly discovered security threats vulnerabilities and recommendations in a report for presentation to superior to gain approval recommendations to be implemented

Performance evidence

With respect to one network:
identify and analyse network security threats and vulnerabilities
make recommendations to management to address network security deficiencies and fulfil organisational asset security requirements
implement perimeter security, network hardening measures and authentication and user account controls according to identified deficiencies and organisational asset security requirements
design and conduct testing to verify the key function and performance measures of network security
debug network security according to test results
review logs and audit reports to identify and record five security incidents, intrusions and attempts
undertake three spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed

Knowledge evidence

Security requirements of the organisation, including: organisational structure and functions, features and capabilities of networking technologies, privacy issues and privacy legislation, security information sources, risk analysis
Virtual private network (VPN) issues, including bandwidth and dynamic security environment
Configuration of routers and switches
Current hardware and software security products, including general features and capabilities
Function and operation of VPN concepts including encryption, firewalls, packet tunnelling, and authentication
Network protocols and operating systems
Security perimeters and functions
Security protocols, standards and data encryption
Security threats including eavesdropping, data interception, data corruption and data falsification
Types of VPNs including site-to-site and user-to-site internet traffic and extranets
Systems and procedures related to: audit and intrusion detection systems, auditing and penetration testing techniques, cryptography, local area network (LAN), wireless local area network (WLAN) and wide area network (WAN), screened subnets, transmission control protocol, internet protocol (TCPs/IPs), and applications, virus detection software

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets textual information to determine specific information about security incidents
Writing: Accurately records test results and develops material for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language in order to convey explicit information
Oral Communication: Articulates information clearly, using specific and relevant language suitable to audience to convey recommendations and provide verbal reports. Uses listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
Numeracy: Extracts and evaluates the mathematical information embedded in tasks and texts
Get the work done: Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks. Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks. Recognises and responds to predictable routine problems related to own role in the immediate work context, including detecting intrusion and debugging the system when required

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What does an assessment tool for ICTNWK421 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTNWK421 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 12 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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