Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICANWK609A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ICANWK609A - Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use appropriate tools, equipment and software to implement an intrusion prevention system (IPS) on IPS sensors to mitigate network attacks. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to the use of IPS and signatures of IPS sensors, installation and configuration of advanced features, analysis of IPS sensor events as well as the upgrade and maintenance of IPS systems. Relevant job roles include certified IPS specialist, network security specialist and network security manager. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Evaluate the ways IPS sensors are used to mitigate network attacks |
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Element: Select and install IPS sensors and configure essential system parameters |
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Element: Tune IPS sensor advanced system parameters to optimise attack mitigation performance |
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Element: Manage security and response of the IPS to network attacks |
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