Core Body of Knowledge - 2231-79 MODL Network Security

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Senior Network Security & Technical Support Specialist:

• 18 years IT experience within major blue chip organisations
• Excellent Networking Skills Including Cisco, Cabletron
• Strong knowledge of Network Security working with Cisco PIX Firewalls and RADIUS & TACACS+ Authentication and Authorisation Servers
• High degree of Network and Telecommunication methods including Ethernet, X25, Kilostream, ADSL and ISDN
• Excellent TCP/IP Protocol experience:- MCP gained in that field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills:- to include project plans, presentations, technical build documents etc.
• Excellent knowledge of software applications and operating systems inc. Windows, HP Tandem

ASCO 2231-79 MODL Network Security CBOK Example

Complete RPL application form including Project Reports

This includes all the CBOK sections detailed below and both Project Reports for this RPL.

1. Computer Organisation and Architecture

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2. Conceptual Modelling

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3. Database Management

"In my role as Network Support Specialist at (COMPANY 2), I developed and managed a Microsoft Access database to store the Local Area Network (LAN) information for all individual employees local area network information i.e. floor port number to which port on the specific switch it was connected to..."

4. Data Communications and Networks

"I have 13 years experience in Data Communications & Network. Since the early 1990’s there has been an expansion and increased capability of PC-based applications, which has led to a reduction in the general day-to-day use of mainframe systems..."

5. Data Structures and Algorithms

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6. Discrete Mathematics

"Working in the network telecommunications area it is very common to encounter binary and hexadecimal. Working towards the Microsoft Certification for TCP/IP I learnt binary coding and how to use this within the computing/ networking Industry..."

7. Ethics / Social Implications / Professional Practice

"In (COMPANY 1) and (COMPANY 2) I have ensured that I have understood and implemented the company guidelines for professional ethics in my working practices. I understand the importance and practice principles and confidentiality within the workplace..."

8. Interpersonal Communications

"When I first started my career, I was very young (16) and had a lack of confidence. Working within a support team environment quickly built up my interpersonal skills, which helped to build my confidence both professionally and personally..."

9. Program Design and Implementation

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10. Project Management and Quality Assurance

"My first real involvement in project management came when working for (COMPANY 2) as Network Lead for a new network design for the project. When working on the design of this network, I had to work very closely with the Project Manager..."

11. Security

"Working within the IT Industry for the last 17 years I fully understand the importance of security from IT systems, to hardware to general company security procedures. Since working for (COMPANY 2) I have had experience using a specialist technique called Cryptography..."

12. Software Engineering and Methodologies

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13. Systems Analysis and Design

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14. Systems Software

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Brief Summary of Conclusions

"When I started to read the RPL application I was unaware of just how many areas I would be able to cover on the CBOK from the knowledge I have gained throughout my 18 Year career within IT. As you will be able to tell from the information I have submit..."