Required skills

Ability to develop basic policies and procedures

Ability to undertake a basic network security risk assessment

Design development and implementation of various VPN solutions

Implementing LAN and WAN solutions

Costbenefit analysis

Required knowledge

Security threats including eavesdropping data interception data corruption data falsification

Authentication issues

Organisational issues surrounding security

Security perimeters and their functions

Types of VPNs including sitetosite usertosite internet traffic and extranets

Function and operation of virtual private networking VPN concepts including encryption firewalls packet tunnelling and authentication

Common VPN issues VoIP wireless VoIP including quality of service QOS considerations bandwidth dynamic security environment

Network protocols and operating systems

Cryptographic check summing

LAN WLAN and WAN solutions

TCPIP protocols and applications

NGN data and voice integration policing and shaping

Basic auditing and penetration testing techniques

EDI security specifications such as SMIME and the use of XMLEDI

Screened subnets

Virus detection software

Audit and intrusion detection systems

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

Assessment must confirm the ability to develop implement and maintain a network security shield for VPNs LANs and WLANs

To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed

Network technical requirements

Network infrastructure including servers and security hardware and software

Industryvendor training may include CISCO Microsoft IBM Redhat

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical andor management requirements evaluation and coordination would be characteristic

The demonstration of competency may also require selfdirected application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment services and techniques for self and others

Assessment must ensure

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions Group or team coordination may also be involved

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA Section

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment However simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures andor performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills The questioning of team members supervisors subordinates peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process

Guidance information for assessment

The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

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An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts andor technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Business requirements may include but is not limited to:

Client may include but is not limited to:

Securitythreats may include:

Firewall may include:

System may include but is not limited to:

Security plan may include:

Secureelectroniccommunicationinfrastructure (SECI) may include:

Network may include but is not limited to:

Hardware may include but is not limited to:

Software may include but is not limited to:

Policies may include:

Server may include:

Security perimeter