List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
identify threats to security
develop risk management plan
design network security policies
analyse and plan solutions to compromised networks and design incident response
evaluate security information and use it to plan suitable control methods and countermeasures
add network controls, according to system security policies, procedures and risk management plan.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
recognise and describe common ICT networks and their configuration
identify and describe network attacks, vulnerabilities and related weaknesses of installed infrastructure, including:
security technologies
emerging security issues
identify and describe network security measures, including:
auditing and penetration testing techniques
logging analysis techniques
organisational network infrastructure
capabilities of software and hardware solutions
general features of emerging security policies, with depth in security procedures
network management and security process controls
explain network security implementation risk management plans and procedures, including:
network security planning
implementation
cost analysis and budgeting.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the network industry, and include access to:
a site or prototype where network security may be implemented and managed
network support tools currently used in industry
organisational security policies, manufacturer recommendations and security standards.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.