Network Security
Design and configure network systems to ensure the integrity of network infrastructure through the use of appropriate protection, detection and response mechanisms
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Development and Implementation
Levels
Install, configure and test network security
Identify and analyse network security threats and vulnerabilities
Propose recommendations to management to address network security deficiencies
Implement perimeter security, network hardening measures and authentication and user account controls according to identified deficiencies and organisational asset security requirements
Design and conduct testing to verify the key functions and performance measures of network security
Debug network security according to test results
Review logs and audit reports to record security incidents, intrusions and attempts
Manage network security throughout a network
Identify threats to network security
Analyse security risks
Determine organisational assets that require protection
Create risk management plans to mitigate risks
Define planning, building and management phases for network security design
Develop security measures for network components
Design auditing and incident response procedures
Document security incidents
Implement configurations aligned with incident response procedure design
Design and implement wireless network security
Conduct research and evaluate organisational, regulatory and security policies used to benchmark acceptable network security standards
Produce plans with security solution documentation for future growth and security needs
Design, implement and test guess access services
Configure WLAN controller authorisation, anchor and internal controllers
Design and configure authentication of clients and management frame protection on clients and controllers
Design, implement and test the integration of wireless network with organisational network admission and controls systems
Evaluate and plan secure wireless connectivity services
Evaluate end-to-end security solutions to assess how they integrate with the planned wireless systems
Configure and test the WLAN controllers for wired and wireless intrusion prevention and detection system security protection