ICTNWK622 — Configure and manage intrusion prevention system on network sensors

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42 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 13 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 Evaluate ways IPS sensors are used to mitigate network attacks

1.1Evaluate inline operations network system requirements according to industry standards and organisational requirements
1.2Evaluate inline to promiscuous mode sensor operations and IPS devices network protection capability
1.3Evaluate and determine ways IPS can defeat evasive network hacking methods
1.4Evaluate selection considerations, placement and deployment of network IPS and IPS signature

2 Select, install and configure IPS sensors

2.1Install, initialise and configure sensor interfaces, interface pairs, virtual local area network (VLAN) pairs and VLAN groups
2.2Configure management access to sensor appliance and create required user accounts
2.3Set up, manage and monitor sensor communications with external management and monitoring systems and use built-in tools
2.4Upgrade IPS sensor parameters and licensing requirements and maintain network integrity
2.5Plan mitigation of specific network vulnerabilities and exploits according to organisational requirements

3 Tune IPS sensor advanced system parameters

3.1Tune sensor signatures and provide optimal protection of network
3.2Create custom and meta signatures and align to mitigation performance requirements
3.3Configure passive operating system (OS) fingerprinting gateway
3.4Configure external product interface to receive and process information from external security and management products
3.5Configure a virtual sensor and anomaly detection

4 Manage IPS security and network response attacks

4.1Monitor IPS events and determine network attack response
4.2Assess IPS effectiveness against security intrusion
4.2Report on security and response attacks according to organisational requirements

Performance evidence

identify and evaluate requirements for a medium size digital environment on at least one occasion
configure, tune and manage intrusion prevention system on at least one occasion
upgrade and maintain IPS sensors
document finalised processes and outcomes

Knowledge evidence

configuration, verification and troubleshooting procedures to undertake switch and router operation and routing protocol
internetwork operating system (IOS), internet protocol (IP) networking models and deployment schemes
IP addressing and transmission control protocol (TCP) and IP stack
IPS and intrusion detection system (IDS) strategies, sensor technologies and licensing requirements
local area network and wide area network (LAN/WAN) implementations and design
network topologies, architectures, elements, standards and protocols
virtual local area network (VLAN) concepts and functionality and virtual private network (VPN) technologies
legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice required to network security

Foundation skills

Learning: Demonstrates a sophisticated knowledge of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world and uses these to troubleshoot and understand the uses and potential of new technology
Learning: Demonstrates knowledge that identified ‘problems’ can be surface indicators of deeper issues and routinely reframes problem definitions as part of the process of identifying a root cause
Numeracy: Selects from and flexibly applies, a wide range of highly developed mathematical and problem-solving strategies and techniques in a broad range of contexts
Reading: Recognises and interprets complex technical and regulatory information to determine and confirm job requirements
Writing: Demonstrates sophisticated writing skills by selecting required conventions and stylistic devices to express precise meaning
Writing: Writes and edits complex computer code and technical data, ensuring correct syntax and accuracy
Teamwork: Develops and implements communications strategies with internal and external persons
Teamwork: Shares knowledge, information and experience openly as an integral part of the working relationship
Planning and organising: Operates from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation and identifying and addressing issues
Problem solving: Uses a broad range of strategies to store, access and organise virtual information, recognising that design choices will influence what information is retrieved and how it may be interpreted and used
Problem solving: Uses a mix of intuitive and formal processes to identify key information and issues, evaluate alternative strategies, anticipate consequences and consider implementation issues and contingencies
Self-management: Understands own legal rights and responsibilities and considers implications of these when planning and undertaking work
Self-management: Demonstrates an acute awareness of the importance of knowledge, monitoring and controlling access to digitally stored and transmitted information

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