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Evidence Guide: ICASAS517A - Use network tools

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ICASAS517A - Use network tools

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

Use command line tools

  1. Outline command-line environment
  2. Differentiate command-line and graphical user interface (GUI) systems
  3. List command-line tools
  4. Apply command-line tools in GUI environment
Outline command-line environment

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Differentiate command-line and graphical user interface (GUI) systems

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List command-line tools

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Apply command-line tools in GUI environment

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Use hardware tools

  1. Identify appropriate hardware tools and their function
  2. Review OHS requirements for tool use
  3. Manage network using hardware tools
  4. Analyse test results
Identify appropriate hardware tools and their function

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Review OHS requirements for tool use

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Manage network using hardware tools

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Analyse test results

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Use software tools

  1. Identify appropriate software tools for network security
  2. Recognise areas of vulnerability
  3. Classify function of each tool
  4. Manage network using software tools
  5. Analyse test results
Identify appropriate software tools for network security

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Recognise areas of vulnerability

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Classify function of each tool

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Manage network using software tools

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Analyse test results

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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:

identify and use appropriate tools for:

monitoring network performance

identifying network threats

isolating security breaches.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

maintenance procedures

network system

availability of hardware and software tools

security diagnostic 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:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of network tools

direct observation of candidate demonstrating use of appropriate network tools

evaluation of prepared report, outlining:

selection of appropriate tool

interpretation of output

recommendation of solution

evaluation of candidate’s secured system.

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

analytical skills to:

anticipate and respond to a range of attacks

evaluate performance

identify and interrogate complex and varied areas of attack

interpret results of tests

technical skills to:

develop and refine security of the network

resolve network vulnerabilities

test network functions and security.

Required knowledge

available network tools

processes and techniques related to using network tools

range of attacks that affect network security

problems and challenges relating to network security.

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.

Command line tools may include:

arp

arping

dig

hostname

ifconfig

ipconfig

mtr

nbtstat

netstat

nslookup

Ping

route

traceroute.

GUI environment may include:

Linux platforms

Mac platforms

Windows platforms.

Hardware tools may include:

butt set

cable stripper

cable testers

multimeter

optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)

protocol analyser

punch down tool

snips

temperature monitor

time-domain reflectometer (TDR)

toner probe

voltage event recorder.

Software tools may include:

intrusion detection software

intrusion prevention software

packet sniffers or network analysers

port scanners

protocol analysers.

Areas of vulnerability may include:

exploits

unsecured ports

wide-scale attacks

worms.