VU23225 - Investigate Windows security features
Overview
This unit describes the performance outcomes skills and knowledge required to investigate the fundamentals of Windows security features.
It requires the ability to comprehend the basic architecture of Windows, identify security features such as log files, instrumentation and how a basic attack might occur. The unit includes tools to collect security data centrally and query it to identify potential threats.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:
• identify the structure of the Windows operating structure
• exploit Windows vulnerabilities
• implement Windows operating system features to mitigate threats and malware interference.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the VU Polytechnic e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):