Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICAB5238B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Build a highly secure firewall

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAB5238B - Build a highly secure firewall
Description This unit defines the competency required to build high level security and network functionality into a network by configuring a firewall appropriately.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish match between firewall appliance and business needs
  • Match features and capabilities of firewall appliance to business security needs and asset protection
  • Match features and capabilities of firewall appliance to business accounting needs and asset protection
  • Match features and capabilities of firewall device to remote access needs and asset protection
  • Monitor and manage firewall appliance logs, reports and performance both on-site and remotely
       
Element: Configure firewall appliance
  • Configure attack guards and intrusion detection
  • Identify and apply IPSec configuration tasks
  • Test and verify VPN configuration
       
Element: Secure perimeter using firewall appliance
  • Configure appropriate access-defined and access control lists using objects and nested objects as appropriate
  • Apply filtering of traffic in line with security requirements
  • Configure authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) services supporting remote access protocols in line with security requirements
  • Document and securely store settings
       


Evidence Required

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.

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 basic security functionality for either VPN, LANs or WLANs.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

Network technical requirements

Network infrastructure including servers and security hardware and software

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 and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed 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.

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 ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should 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 and/or 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. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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 and/or 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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Ability to develop enterprise policies, strategies and procedures

Ability to undertake a network security risk assessment

Ability to implement security strategies and configure network security software and hardware

Implementing LAN, VPN, WLAN and WAN solutions

Cost-benefit comparison

Troubleshooting/debugging

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 site-to-site, user-to-site internet traffic and extranets

The function and operation of virtual private networking (VPN) concepts, including encryption, firewalls, packet tunnelling and authentication

Common VPN issues, including, bandwidth, dynamic security environment

Network protocols and operating systems

Security protocols, standards and data encryption

Configuring routers and switches

Cryptography

LAN, WLAN and WAN solutions

TCP/IP protocols and applications

Auditing and penetration testing techniques

Screened subnets

Virus detection software

Audit and intrusion detection systems

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Assets may include:

data and information

intellectual property

physical assets

Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting (AAA)

Remote access security approach that controls network access by requiring user identification and restricting access to only particular resources, and maintains records of use for billing and network audit

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Match features and capabilities of firewall appliance to business security needs and asset protection 
Match features and capabilities of firewall appliance to business accounting needs and asset protection 
Match features and capabilities of firewall device to remote access needs and asset protection 
Monitor and manage firewall appliance logs, reports and performance both on-site and remotely 
Configure attack guards and intrusion detection 
Identify and apply IPSec configuration tasks 
Test and verify VPN configuration 
Configure appropriate access-defined and access control lists using objects and nested objects as appropriate 
Apply filtering of traffic in line with security requirements 
Configure authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) services supporting remote access protocols in line with security requirements 
Document and securely store settings 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICAB5238B - Build a highly secure firewall
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICAB5238B - Build a highly secure firewall

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