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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Configure router to provide for network security monitoring and management
   • Create and apply audit rules consistent with policies, standards, protocols and management systems
   • Configure router to provide appropriate level of asset security and monitoring of security consistent with commercial and business requirements
   • Monitor and manage system to assess the level of security and attempts to breach security of framework components
   • Employ appropriate hardware and software to monitor and address security issues and provide VPN solutions
2. Secure a site-to-site VPN
   • Configure internet key exchange (IKE) and internet protocol security (IPSec)
   • Configure site-to-site IPSec VPN using pre-shared keys
   • Configure site-to-site IPSec VPN using digital certificates
3. Secure a remote access VPN
   • Configure a VPN server
   • Install and administer a router management console
   • Develop documentation on current system settings and framework components, and file securely for future reference

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

configure a router to provide the required security

implement and maintain security functionality for a virtual private network (VPN), including:

site to site VPN

remote access VPN

produce security documentation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the characteristics of a VPN system, including:

site to site

remote access systems

network protocols and operating systems relevant to VPN, including its features, issues and functions

describe the security requirements for a VPN, including:

auditing and penetration testing techniques

configuration of routers and switches

security protocols, standards and data encryption

processes and techniques related to security perimeters and their functions

security threats, including eavesdropping, data interception, data corruption and data falsification

transmission control protocol or internet protocol (TCP/IP) protocols and applications audit and intrusion detection systems

authentication issues

recognise and describe the differences between common networks, including:

local area network (LAN)

wireless local area network (WLAN)

wide area networks (WAN)

identify and describe organisational issues surrounding:

security cryptography

screened subnets

virus detection software.

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