This course provides an overview of good network security practices. This course also shows users how to obtain and implement software patches and upgrades, and discusses backup and antivirus procedures.

Audience :

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Network+ exam, or anyone who wants to learn networking principles and practices.

Time :

3 Hour(s)

Objectives :

• Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall and/or a proxy
• Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g., blocking port numbers, encryption, etc)
• Identify good practices to ensure network security, including selection of a security model, standard password practices and procedures, and the need to employ data encryption
• Identify the kinds of test documentation that are usually available regarding a vendor's patches, fixes, and/or upgrades
• Given a network maintenance scenario, demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures, the need for periodic application of software patches and other fixes, and the need to install and update anti-virus software

Features :

• Exercises that allow users to practice the application
• A file containing the text of the exercises
• Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
• Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
• A glossary
• A Skill Assessment

Prerequisites :

• Network+: Network Topology and Operating Systems
• Network+: Network Media and Elements
• Network+: The OSI Reference Model and Physical Layer
• Network+: Data Link Layer
• Network+: Understanding TCP/IP
• Network+: TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities
• Network+: Remote Connectivity
• Network+: Network Installation

TradeMarks :

• Network+® is a registered trademark of The Computing Technology Industry Association
• CompTIA® is a registered trademark of The Computing Technology Industry Association