ICTNWK562 — Configure internet gateways

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41 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to configure internet gateways

1.1Confirm work brief and tasks according to organisational policies and procedures
1.2Assess system architecture according to work brief
1.3Select and source required configuration hardware, software and tools
1.4Verify equipment specifications and confirm component serviceability

2 Determine security requirements

2.1Analyse existing ISP security features
2.2Conduct required ISP speed test and identify system vulnerabilities
2.3Analyse internet gateway options
2.4Select required internet gateway option and create security plan according to analysis findings

3 Install internet gateways

3.1Identify required internet gateway installation method according to security plan and work brief
3.2Configure internet gateway according to technical guidelines
3.3Test internet gateway, and rectify and report any network issues

4 Connect nodes to internet gateways

4.1Establish prerequisites and confirm gateway connection to network router
4.2Assign nodes to logical gateway as required by network architecture
4.3Determine connection type and configure firewalls
4.4Test and confirm internet gateway node connection

Performance evidence

configure at least two different internet gateways
connect at least two nodes to a logical internet gateway
assess network performance requirements
meet required internet service provider (ISP) security requirements
report network issues to required personnel within required timeframes
apply required organisational policies and procedures
comply with required technical and national guidelines for configuring internet gateways

Knowledge evidence

key security threats to ISP networks, including: data interception, data corruption, data falsification
industry-recognised internet gateways and installation methods
functions and features of security plans
industry-recognised methods to configure network components using required technical and national guidelines
required operations for configuring network components
networking techniques to analyse and minimise system vulnerabilities
methods to conduct ISP network security and speed tests
hardware, software and tools for internet gateway and node configurations
key functions and features of internet gateway architecture, including: network architecture, domain name server (DNS) resolution, bridges, node connection, logical gateways and desktop operating systems, hubs, firewalls, network gateways and operating systems, routers and switches, prerequisites and technical requirements
functions and features of security practices for ISP network protection
troubleshooting procedures for logical gateway and network router connection
key security maintenance procedures, including ethical hacking
organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements relating to work tasks

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets required technical and national guidelines to determine and confirm requirements
Initiative and enterprise: Initiates standard procedures when responding to complex problems in the immediate context
Planning and organising: Regularly reviews priorities and performance during implementation, and identifies and addresses issues
Problem solving: Analyses anomalies in network environment and subtle deviations to normal expectations and solves complex problems as they arise
Self-management: Determines importance of security in relation to own work and takes personal responsibility for identifying and managing risks
Technology: Considers strategic and operational potential of digital trends to achieve work goals, enhance work processes, create opportunities and enhance or reduce risks

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What does an assessment tool for ICTNWK562 need to cover?

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