Install and maintain valid authentication processes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICAI5197B, 'Install and maintain valid authentication processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Install and maintain valid authentication processes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine authentication requirements

1.1. Determine user and enterprise security requirements with reference to enterprise security plan

1.2. Identify and analyse authentication options according to user and enterprise requirements

1.3. Select the most appropriate authentication and authorisation processes

2. Configure authentication software/tools

2.1. Create an authentication realm and reuse as required to protect different areas of the server

2.2. Add users and authorisation rules to the new realm according to business needs

2.3. Describe the user attributes and the user attribute set-up

2.4. Set up an authentication filter and authorisation parameters on the appropriate server according to business requirements

3. Apply authentication methods

3.1. Develop and/or obtain authentication protocols as required

3.2. Develop and distribute related policies and procedures to users according to business need

3.3. Brief user on the authentication system and their responsibilities according to enterprise security plan

3.4. Apply the authentication system to network and user according to system/product requirements

3.5. Record and store permission and configuration information in a secure central location

4. Monitor authentication system

4.1. Review the authentication system according to user and enterprise security and quality of service requirements

4.2. Ensure ongoing security monitoring using incident management and reporting processes in accordance with enterprise security plan


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAI5197B appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA50405 - Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
  • ICA60208 - Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security)