This unit describes the performance outcomes knowledge and skills required to maintain the security of an organisation’s website by utilising the outcomes of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP).
It requires the ability to apply penetration testing tools to determine the vulnerabilities of a web site, assess the vulnerabilities and report to appropriate personnel.This unit applies to individuals working as cyber security technicians either alone or as part of a team.
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each units learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• identify how OWASP outcomes can aid in securing an organisations web site
• use tools to exploit web site vulnerabilities for two (2) scenarios.
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):