VU23218 - Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation
Nominal hours
Location
Industry
Online
St Albans
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 recognise the key features that make up the network security for an organisation.
It required the ability to investigate threats and mitigation techniques, network security models, administration protection and user access methods, introduction to firewall setup and configuration, intrusion prevention and intrusion detection systems (IPS/IDS) and software used to protect an organisation.
The unit also examine proxy server vulnerabilities, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), security vulnerabilities and the application of Virtual Private Networks (VPN’s) and cryptography fundamentals.This 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:
• recognise the key features that make up network security and apply strategies to secure the network infrastructure of an enterprise/organisation.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• Security models for an organisation
• Authentication methods for users to connect securely to a network
• End point security tools. Examples are: End Point Protection (EPP), End point Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Configuring firewall zones
• Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection Systems (IPS/IDS)
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) operation and vulnerabilities
• Proxy Server Security issues
• Encryption, hashes and digital signature
• Fundamentals of Virtual Private Networks (VPN’s)
• VPN-less methods to secure remote connect to a network
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):