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Evidence Guide: ICANWK601A - Design and implement a security system

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ICANWK601A - Design and implement a security system

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assess the security threats facing network Infrastructure

  1. Evaluate mitigation methods for network attacks and different types of malware
  2. Propose a methodical concept of defending network architecture
Evaluate mitigation methods for network attacks and different types of malware

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Propose a methodical concept of defending network architecture

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Secure edge devices (routers)

  1. Secure network routers using software tools
  2. Secure administration access to routers using the router operating system (OS)
  3. Secure router OS and its configuration file(s)
Secure network routers using software tools

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Secure administration access to routers using the router operating system (OS)

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Secure router OS and its configuration file(s)

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Implement authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA) and secure access control system (ACS)

  1. Evaluate and implement the functions and importance of authentication, authorisation and accounting
  2. Configure the router using AAA
  3. Analyse and compare the features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA protocols for securing the network
Evaluate and implement the functions and importance of authentication, authorisation and accounting

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Configure the router using AAA

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Analyse and compare the features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA protocols for securing the network

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Mitigate threats to routers and networks using access control lists (ACLs)

  1. Assess the functionality of access control lists and document the caveats to be considered when building them
  2. Configure and verify IP ACLs to mitigate threats and to prevent IP address spoofing using tools
Assess the functionality of access control lists and document the caveats to be considered when building them

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Configure and verify IP ACLs to mitigate threats and to prevent IP address spoofing using tools

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Implement secure network management and reporting

  1. Configure secure shell (SSH) on routers to enable secure management
  2. Configure routers to send log messages to a log server with tools
Configure secure shell (SSH) on routers to enable secure management

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Configure routers to send log messages to a log server with tools

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Mitigate common layer 2 attacks

  1. Document how to prevent layer 2 attacks by configuring basic switch security and features
  2. Configure switch to prevent layer 2 attacks
Document how to prevent layer 2 attacks by configuring basic switch security and features

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Configure switch to prevent layer 2 attacks

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Implement the router OS firewall-feature set

  1. Evaluate and compare the operational strategies and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies
  2. Implement zone-based firewall to strategically secure group of interfaces
Evaluate and compare the operational strategies and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies

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Implement zone-based firewall to strategically secure group of interfaces

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Implement the intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS) feature set in the router OS using secure device manager (SDM)

  1. Evaluate and compare network based versus host based IDPS to identify malicious activity, log information, attempt to block/stop activity, and report activity
  2. Explain IDPS technologies, attack responses and monitoring options
  3. Configure the router OS IDPS operations using secure device manager to monitor network and system activities for malicious activity
Evaluate and compare network based versus host based IDPS to identify malicious activity, log information, attempt to block/stop activity, and report activity

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Explain IDPS technologies, attack responses and monitoring options

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Configure the router OS IDPS operations using secure device manager to monitor network and system activities for malicious activity

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Implement site-to-site virtual private networks (VPNs) using SDM

  1. Assess the different methods used in cryptography
  2. Evaluate internet key exchange (IKE) protocol functionality and phases to support authentication and define the binding blocks of IPSec and the security functions it provides
  3. Configure and verify an IPSec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key (PSK) authentication to provide a secure channel between the two parties
Assess the different methods used in cryptography

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Evaluate internet key exchange (IKE) protocol functionality and phases to support authentication and define the binding blocks of IPSec and the security functions it provides

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Configure and verify an IPSec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key (PSK) authentication to provide a secure channel between the two parties

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 ability to:

evaluate network security system threats and requirements

mitigate attacks and configure firewalls

design and implement network security systems

implement VPN using SDM.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

site where network security may be evaluated and tightened

hardware and software

organisational guidelines, procedures and policies

computers

LAN or WLAN internet work technologies (hardware and software)

security technologies (hardware and software)

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate installing, configuring and testing a new or updated network

evaluation of documentation outlining testing procedures, test results, recommendation to network changes and completion records

verbal or written questioning of required knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical, operational and business-related matters

literacy skills to:

interpret technical documentation

write reports as required

numeracy skills to:

take test measurements

interpret results

evaluate performance and interoperability of network

planning and organisational skills to:

coordinate the process in liaison with others

plan, prioritise and monitor own work

problem-solving and contingency-management skills to:

adapt configuration procedures to network requirements

reconfigure depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

problem-solving skills to troubleshoot

research skills to investigate appropriate hardware to meet requirements

technical skills to:

select and configure networking devices

assess and implement security requirements.

Required knowledge

access control lists, configuration and troubleshooting

authentication protocols

encryption techniques

IDS and IPS

IOS and IP networking models and protocols

current wireless regulations, standards and certifications

local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) implementations

malicious attacks and prevention techniques

network management tools

network security prevention methods

procedures to configure, verify and troubleshoot:

switch with VLANs and inter-switching communications

router

procedures to set up VPNs

routing protocols

threat and attack mitigation techniques

use of command line interface to configure and test network elements.

Range Statement

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.

Network may include:

data

internet

protocol

large and small LANs

virtual LAN (VLAN)

WANs.

Tools may include:

Cisco security device manager (SDM)

command line interface (CLI)

web interface.

Administration access may include:

multiple privilege levels

role-based CLI

strong-encrypted passwords.

Features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA protocols may include:

remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS):

combines authentication and authorisation

does not allow users to control which commands can be executed on a router

does not support ARA access, NetBIOS Frame Protocol Control Protocol, NASI, and X.25 PAD connections

encrypts only the password in the access-request packet

uses industry standard

uses UDP

TACACS+:

encrypts the entire body of the packet

is Cisco proprietary

offers multiprotocol support

provides two ways to control the authorisation of router commands on a per-user or per-group basis

uses transmission control protocol (TCP)

uses the AAA architecture, which separates authentication, authorisation and accounting.

Access control lists may include:

extended

named

standard.