This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test network security in an organisational environment.

It applies to individuals who are involved in the installation, configuration, and testing of network security for networks of any size in job roles including network administrator, penetration tester, and security consultant.

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

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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
Review current system security against organisational asset security requirements to identify security threats and vulnerabilities
Analyse network, software, hardware and system security threats and vulnerabilities to prioritise deficiencies to be addressed
Make recommendations to management to address security deficiencies according to organisational asset security requirements
Implement required level of perimeter security to meet organisational asset security requirements and according to identified threats and vulnerabilities
Assess and implement server and network hardening techniques and measures
Implement secure authentication and user account controls to secure data integrity and transmission
Design function and performance test items to verify key functions and performance of countermeasures
Conduct function and performance tests to modify and debug countermeasures
Develop documentation on the current system settings and file according to organisational guidelines
Review logs and audit reports to identify and record security incidents, intrusions and attempts
Carry out spot checks and audits to ensure that procedures are not being bypassed
Document newly discovered security threats vulnerabilities and recommendations in a report for presentation to superior to gain approval recommendations to be implemented

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