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ICTCYS609
Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather Internet of Things (IoT) devices and data from various sources and evaluate and identify threats and vulnerabilities.

It applies to those who work as IoT developers or cyber security and risk analysts and are responsible for cyber security activities including the evaluating IoT devices for threats and vulnerabilities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

research and analyse an organisation’s internal and external operating culture, systems and networks to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices and interpret findings from at least three different IoT devices.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

document processes and outcomes.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

security risks and vulnerabilities in software systems

security risks and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

tools used in testing a network for vulnerabilities of IoT devices

tools used in testing a network for threats and vulnerabilities

penetration testing methodologies required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

risk mitigation strategies

organisational procedures applicable to running vulnerability and threat assessments for IoT devices, including:

establishing goals and objectives of vulnerability assessments

defining scope of testing and establishment of testing regime

documenting established requirements

establishing penetration testing procedures

documenting findings, threats and work performed

key organisational environments, systems and networks required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

required hardware, software and IoT devices required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities

required analytic platform and applicable user instructions

data recognition software required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities

organisational policies and procedures applicable to gathering, analysing and interpreting threat data.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

research and analyse an organisation’s internal and external operating culture, systems and networks to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices and interpret findings from at least three different IoT devices.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

document processes and outcomes.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

security risks and vulnerabilities in software systems

security risks and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

tools used in testing a network for vulnerabilities of IoT devices

tools used in testing a network for threats and vulnerabilities

penetration testing methodologies required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices

risk mitigation strategies

organisational procedures applicable to running vulnerability and threat assessments for IoT devices, including:

establishing goals and objectives of vulnerability assessments

defining scope of testing and establishment of testing regime

documenting established requirements

establishing penetration testing procedures

documenting findings, threats and work performed

key organisational environments, systems and networks required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities of IoT devices.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

required hardware, software and IoT devices required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities

required analytic platform and applicable user instructions

data recognition software required to evaluate threats and vulnerabilities

organisational policies and procedures applicable to gathering, analysing and interpreting threat data.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research and determine an organisation’s requirements for evaluation of IoT devices 
Research organisational operations, environment and culture and determine perceived threats and vulnerabilities 
Develop and document evaluation strategy according to organisational requirements, policies and procedures 
Submit evaluation strategy to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback 
Prepare devices for evaluation according to technical specifications 
Secure data and networks according to technical specifications 
Run evaluation according to documented strategy and organisational policies and procedures 
Confirm and document identified vulnerabilities and threats according to organisational policies and procedures 
Document evaluation results according to organisational guidelines and requirements 
Analyse evaluation findings and determine completeness and accuracy 
Categorise negative findings into threats and vulnerability and determine level of potential impact to operational activities 
Develop and document recommendations to remediate threat potential and lessen vulnerabilities 
Document finalised results and recommendations according to organisational requirements 
Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures 

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