Network+: Security, Maintenance and Support
Product Code: NETP09 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

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.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • 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

Outline:

  • Network Security
  • Share-Level Security
  • User-Level Security
  • Password Practices
  • Rights, Profiles and Policies
  • Data Encryption
  • Vendor Tests and Upgrades
  • Standard Backup Strategies
  • Backup Types
  • Antivirus 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

Applicability:

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

Prerequisites:


Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

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

Terms of Use:

None

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