Advanced Diploma of Network Security

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialise in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.

Job roles

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

e-security specialist

ICT security specialist

IT security administrator

IT security analyst

IT security specialist

systems/network administrator

network security analyst

network security specialist

network security administrator

senior network administrator

systems security analyst.


Subjects

Total number of units = 12

5 core units plus

7 elective units

The elective units consist of:

up to 7 from the elective units listed below

up to 2 from elsewhere in ICA11 at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level

up to 2 from any other Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units

add topic ICANWK502A Implement secure encryption technologies

add topic ICANWK509A Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks

add topic ICANWK601A Design and implement a security system

add topic ICANWK602A Plan, configure and test advanced server based security

add topic ICTSUS6233A Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects

Elective units

add topic BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

add topic CPPSEC5003A Assess security risk management options

add topic CPPSEC5004A Prepare security risk management plan

add topic CPPSEC5005A Implement security risk management plan

add topic CPPSEC5006A Determine strategy for the implementation of biometric technology

add topic CPPSEC5007A Assess biometric system

add topic CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court

add topic ICAICT609A Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry-specific technologies

add topic ICANWK603A Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions

add topic ICANWK604A Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions

add topic ICANWK605A Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems

add topic ICANWK606A Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks

add topic ICANWK607A Design and implement wireless network security

add topic ICANWK608A Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure

add topic ICANWK609A Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors

add topic ICANWK610A Design and build integrated VoIP networks

add topic ICANWK611A Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks

add topic ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

add topic ICANWK613A Develop plans to manage structured troubleshooting process of enterprise networks

add topic ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects

add topic ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

add topic ICTSUS7236A Manage improvements in ICT sustainability

add topic ICTTEN8195A Evaluate and apply network security

add topic ICTPMG8149A Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks

add topic ICTPMG8143A Manage a telecommunications project

Selecting elective units for different outcomes

The following examples are designed to assist in the selection of appropriate electives for particular outcomes at this level, but are in no way prescriptive.

Network security

Core units plus:

add topic ICANWK608A Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure

add topic ICANWK609A Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors

add topic ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

Four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

Network infrastructure

Core units plus:

add topic ICANWK603A Plan, configure and test advanced internetwork routing solutions

add topic ICANWK604A Plan and configure advanced internetwork switching solutions

add topic ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

Four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

Wireless networks

Core units plus:

add topic ICANWK605A Design and configure secure integrated wireless systems

add topic ICANWK606A Implement voice applications over secure wireless networks

add topic ICANWK607A Design and implement wireless network security

add topic ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

Three additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.

Voice networks

Core units plus:

add topic ICANWK610A Design and build integrated VoIP networks

add topic ICANWK611A Configure call processing network elements for secure VoIP networks

add topic ICANWK612A Plan and manage troubleshooting advanced integrated IP networks

Four additional units from elective units as appropriate to the specific job role.


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

    after achieving ICA50411 Diploma of Information Technology Networking, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA50411.

    OR

    with documented vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior network support roles, including administrator, operations analyst, technician, operations or support coordinator/technician.

    Pathways from the qualification

    ICA11 Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications or other higher education sector qualifications.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

There is no link between this qualification and licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. However users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. There may be some alignment with industry standard certification competencies.


Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification

Communication

articulating complex security scenarios in a clear and concise manner relevant to all levels of the organisation

documenting information related to attacks, threats, risks and controls in a security plan

writing complex briefs and reports for business, requiring depth of analysis and evaluation of information

documenting and presenting recommendations for improvement and referring them to appropriate technical specialists

Teamwork

managing group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information

reviewing the security strategy, with security approved by key stakeholders

Problem-solving

troubleshooting, developing controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats

taking corrective action on system implementation breakdowns

responding to evolving complex scenarios of security threats

Initiative and enterprise

anticipating risks and devising contingencies to address them

actively pursuing and implementing new and emerging improvements in ICT sustainability

managing project risks proactively

Planning and organising

developing security plans

planning for controls and contingencies when designing an IT security framework

Self-management

having accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving workplace outcomes

taking responsibility for own and others’ outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Learning

keeping informed of current industry-accepted hardware and software products, including thorough knowledge of security features and capabilities

Technology

identifying technology needs

sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing components, including software and hardware

using technological capability assessment skills involving analysis, diagnosis and evaluation in a range of areas

estimating current and future capacity requirements and evaluating against client's future requirements