ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Analyse operation of the internet

1.1 Evaluate the interrelationship of IP to open systems interconnect (OSI) seven layer model and the impact on network topologies and network elements

1.2 Assess media access control (MAC) and IP addressing, and their application in security

1.3 Report on transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) operations and use of transport protocols for transmitting data over the network

1.4 Examine various types of routing protocols and the implications on security

1.5 Analyse forms of label switching as applied to data packets

1.6 Use software to simulate least-cost algorithms

2. Analyse internetwork protocols

2.1 Compare connection-oriented and connection-less networks in internetworking applications

2.2 Research design parameters used in networks

2.3 Produce a report on IP multi-casting protocols and systems, including IP frame fields of data frames

3. Research and report internetwork operations

3.1 Analyse protocol considerations of voice over internet protocol (VoIP)

3.2 Research protocols G723.1, G729 and G729A standards and evaluate their application in internetworking

3.3 Determine the format of JPEG and GIF files as applied to still pictures

3.4 Determine the format of MPEG-2 and H.32x series multimedia protocols for motion pictures

3.5 Evaluate features of different of multi-service protocols and of different email system protocols in networking operations

3.6 Produce a report on features different web-based protocols used in internetworking operations

4. Analyse features and types of network security

4.1 Analyse procedures and processes used for security attacks and use of protection mechanisms

4.2 Research conventional encryption algorithms and determine possible locations of encryption devices

4.3 Produce a report on conventional encryption key distribution problems and how message authentication and verification is achieved

4.4 Research one-way hashing and secure hashing functions

4.5 Produce a report on digital signature standard (DSS) principles, including public key cryptography algorithms for network security

5. Research features of public key authentication and email network security protocols

5.1 Research public key authentication using Kerberos

5.2 Analyse how electronic mail security is achieved using pretty good privacy (PGP)

5.3 Research and report on internet protocol security (IPSec)

5.4 Produce a report on encapsulating security payload (ESP), including internet key management processes

6. Research features of web, network management and system security

6.1 Analyse how web threats and attacks occur in an IP network and determine system intruders and threats

6.2 Research operation of transaction protocols

6.3 Evaluate processes used for selection and protection of system passwords

6.4 Evaluate system threats and methods used to counteract the threats

6.5 Produce a report on anti-virus protection strategies, including firewall design principles, types and configurations

7. Document evaluation report

7.1 Present a final report to include research and evaluation of network security management principles and network application in the workplace with enhancement recommendations

Skill

Performance

Criteria

Description

Reading

2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.3, 6.2-6.4

Researches, evaluates and interprets complex technical documentation, such as technical standards

Writing

1.3, 2.3, 3.6, 4.3, 4.5, 5.3, 5.4, 6.5

Prepares clear and concise workplace documentation, including reports and recommendations incorporating technical language, to communicate complex information clearly and effectively

Numeracy

1.6, 4.2, 4.5

Uses mathematical subtlety and a clear set of steps to solve public-key encryption and least-cost algorithms

Interact with others

7.1

Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols to communicate findings to stakeholders in a range of work contexts

Get the work done

1.1-1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1-3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4

Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an increasingly intuitive understanding of context for complex, high-impact activities with strategic implications

Implements actions according to a predetermined plan, making adjustments if necessary

Takes responsibility for high-impact decisions in complex situations involving many variables and constraints

Uses formal, analytical and lateral thinking techniques to resolve problems or generate ideas

Actively identifies digital systems, devices and applications with potential to meet current and/or future needs

Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks