CompTIA Network+ Series: Security
Product Code: NETP09 Time: 3.0 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

Topics:

  • 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

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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