Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)

Manage network security

ICTNWK546

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network. It applies to individuals with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) expertise and lead the development of strategic reviews of security and provide technical advice, guidance and leadership in resolution of specified problems.

Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

BSBWHS521

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in a work area to ensure a safe workplace, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements. The unit applies to those working in a range of contexts who have, or are likely to have, responsibility for WHS as part of their broader management role. It is relevant for people with obligations under WHS laws, for example persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) or officers, as defined by WHS laws.

Configure an internet gateway

ICTNWK531

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to connect network hardware devices, mainly personal computers (PCs), to an internet gateway. It applies to individuals who are middle managers, network engineers, technical specialists or security analysts with excellent information communications and technology (ICT) skills who plan and implement networks, determine security threats and are involved in business budgeting.

Design and implement an integrated server solution

ICTNWK539

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and implement network authentication models that allow users to log in using the same user credentials between multiple operating system platforms and that provides a secure method of file sharing on a single, shared network. It applies to individuals working in network or systems engineering roles, where they are required to support multiple operating systems in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisational settings.

Implement secure encryption technologies

ICTNWK537

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select, implement and monitor secure file encryption technologies on a computer network or local environment. It applies to individuals working as network engineers, security analysts, application and software developers as well as systems support administrations in in any size enterprise.

Install and maintain valid authentication processes

ICTNWK538

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, install and maintain authentication processes and reduce vulnerability of a system. It applies to individuals working in middle management roles including information security managers, network engineers, security analysts, or similar roles who are responsible for implementing and monitoring an organisational security management system.

Install and manage complex ICT networks

ICTNWK529

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and manage enterprise-wide information and communications technology (ICT) networks. It applies to individuals with excellent ICT skills who are working as senior networking staff responsible for the sustainability of an organisation by using virtualisation technologies in complex computing environments of medium- to-large companies to provide network services and resources.

Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions

ICTNWK536

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the deployment and administration of enterprise communication solutions. It includes email and remote access email, web portal or content management solution, and enterprise collaboration tools. It applies to individuals working as information and communications technology (ICT) professionals who configure and deploy software to supply email, collaboration and messaging services to meet the needs of enterprise users.

Design, build and test network server

ICTNWK540

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, install and test servers in complex network environments. It applies to individuals who are employed in network or systems engineering roles or similar and are required to design and build network servers in a complex computing environment of medium-to-large organisations.