Zero Trust Network Security & Secure Infrastructure
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage security functions throughout a network.
| Study | Online learning |
- 6 chapters
- 24 lessons
- 21 videos
- 88 knowledge-check questions
- Nationally recognised unit
- Its own progress dashboard
What you cover
Key topics
- Plan security design process
- Identify threats to network security
- Analyse security risks
- Create a security design
- Design security incidents response
Skills and tools
What you practise
Your learning
Course content
6 chapters · 24 lessons · 21 videos
Chapter 1 · Network Essentials4 lessons
- Lesson 1: Basics of Managing Network Security
- Lesson 2: Components of a Computer Network
- Lesson 3: How Data Travels in a Network
- Lesson 4: Network Security & Cyber Safety
Chapter 2 · Plan security design process4 lessons
- Lesson 5: Network Security Design — The Planning Phase
- Lesson 6: Network Security Design — The Building Phase
- Lesson 7: Network Security Design — The Managing Phase
- Lesson 8: Self-learning task – Network Security Design
Chapter 3 · Identify threats to network security4 lessons
- Lesson 9: Identify Threats — Major Threat Themes
- Lesson 10: Identify Threats — Potential Origins of Major Threats
- Lesson 11: Common Network Vulnerability Types (Industry Standard)
- Lesson 12: Design & Document a Threat Model
Chapter 4 · Analyse security risks5 lessons
- Lesson 13: Risk Management — Required Elements (Network Security)
- Lesson 14: Identify Organisational Assets Requiring Protection
- Lesson 15: Categorise Assets and Determine Their Value
- Lesson 16: Developing a Risk Management Plan
- Lesson 17: Self-learning task : Threat Identification & Risk Analysis
Chapter 5 · Create a security design4 lessons
- Lesson 18: Attacker Scenarios and Threats
- Lesson 19: Security Measures for Network Components
- Lesson 20: Developing Network Security Policies
- Lesson 21: Submitting the Security Design and Responding to Feedback
Chapter 6 · Design security incidents response3 lessons
- Lesson 22: Auditing and Incident Response Procedures
- Lesson 23: Submitting Audit & Incident Response Procedures and Responding to Feedback
- Lesson 24: Self-learning task – Security Design & Incident Response
Who it’s for
Is this course for you?
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.
Recognition
Nationally recognised learning
Nationally recognised unit of competency: ICTNWK546 Manage network security
| Unit | ICTNWK546 Manage network security |
| Training package | ICT Information and Communications Technology |
| Field | Networking |
| Release | Release 1 · Current |
training.gov.au, verified 16 October 2026
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Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this unit nationally recognised?
Yes. ICTNWK546 Manage network security is a current unit of competency in the ICT Information and Communications Technology, listed on training.gov.au, the National Register of vocational education and training in Australia.
How is the unit organised?
6 chapters and 24 lessons, built around the unit's 5 official outcomes. It includes 21 videos and 88 knowledge-check questions.
How is it assessed?
Assessment tasks for this unit are listed under Assignments in the unit, with how to submit each one and what's still outstanding.
How do I track my progress?
Go to dashboard opens this unit's own dashboard. Progress, activity and streaks there count this unit only.
