VU23214 - Configure and secure networked end points

Unit code:VU23214Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

60

Location

Footscray Park
Online
St Albans
Sunshine

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to configure an operating system on a personal computer, adding security, setting user level passwords and privileges to limit and identify user access – all required to increase protection of the end point from cyber security attacks.
The unit also provides an overview of internet of things (IoT) devices, an introduction to computer networking virtualisation and base level Linux commands.The unit applies to individuals working as cyber security technicians either alone or as part of a team.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• install an operating system on a personal computer
• configure the personal computer in order for it to connect with other network devices
• set a user level password on a personal computer.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• Hardware components of a personal computer
• Personal computer (PC) peripherals
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices
• Windows operating system installation, structure and base level security configuration
• Virtualisation concepts, structure and operation
• Creating and configuring virtualised images
• Linux operating system installation, structure and base level security configuration.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate IV in Cyber Security
22603VIC | Certificate iv

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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