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CompTIA Security+ Study Guide
Use These Materials to Pass CompTIA's Security+ Certification
CompTIA's Security+ certification is a top validation for security professionals working in the IT industry. This certification confirms a technician's critical knowledge of communication and infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security and more. With the materials contained in this course, you'll be on the fast track to pass your CompTIA Security+ certification.
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Study for A Top Network Administration Certification with These Comprehensive Materials
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Course Outline
Module 1
Course Introduction
Introduction to Networks Overview
What is a Network?
Peer to Peer Networking
Client Server Networks
Physical Topologies
Physical Bus Topologies
Physical Star Topologies
Physical Ring Topologies
Physical Mesh Topologies
Point to Point Topologies
Hybrid Topologies
Backbones and Segments
Module 2
OSI Model Overviev
Internetworking Models
Advantages of Reference Models
OSI Model and Layer Functions
TCP Reliability
TCP Flow Control and Packet Acknowledgement
Routing at Layer 3
Data Encapsulation
Multiplexing
Numbering Systems
Base and Broad Band
Bit Rate and Baud Rate
Wavelength
Module 3
Media Cables and Connectors Overview
Physical Media
Coax Media Cables and Connectors
Twisted-Pair Media Cables and Connectors
Fiber Optic Media Cables and Connectors
UTP and BNC Couplers
Broadband Over Power Lines
Serial and USB Connectors
Cable Properties
Wiring Standards
T1 Crossover Cable
Wiring Distribution Installation
Troubleshooting Wiring
Module 4
Ethernet Standards and Properties Overview
Collision and Broadcast Domains
Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection
Duplex Ethernet
Binary to Decimal
Hex to Binary to Decimal
Ethernet Addressing
Ethernet Frames
IEEE Standards
802.3 Standards
IEEE 1901-2013
Module 5
Network Devices Overview
Common Network Device
Hubs
Network Interface Cards
Network Bridges
Switches and Routers
Firewalls and Other Devices
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Specialized Devices
Multilayer Switch and Domain Name Services
Proxy Servers
Encryption Devices
VPN Concentrator
Planning and Implementing a Network
Module 6
Internet Protocol Overview
What is TCP/IP?
DoD and OSI Model
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
TCP and UDP
Port Number Examples
IP Header
ICMP
ARP
Data Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
Protocol Data Units
Port Numbers at the Transport Layer
Module 7
Internet Protocol Addressing Overview
Addressing Terminology
IP Addressing Hierarchical Scheme
Classful IP Addressing
Private IP Addressing
IP Addressing Terms
Internet Protocol Version 6
Auto Configuration EUI-64
Link Local and Global Addressing
Transition Mechanisms
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 6
Module 8
Subnetting Overview
Subnetting Basics
Creating a Subnet Portion
Determining Number of Computers Through Subnetting
Locating Network ID's
Determining Block Size or Interval
Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Troubleshooting IP Addresses
Command Line Tools
Network Address Translation
How NAT Works
Module 9
Routing Concepts Overview
IP Routing Basics
IP Routing Process
Static and Dynamic Routing
Additional Routing Terms
Default Routing
Gateway Redundancy
Module 10
Dynamic Routing Protocols Overview
Routing Protocol Basics
Administrative Distance
Routing Protocol Classes
Distance Vector Routing Protocols
Routing Information Protocol
Classful and Classless Networks
Discontiguous Network
EIGRP and BGP
RIP - OSF and IS-IS Protocols
IPv6 Routing Protocols
Module 11
Switching and VLAN Configuration Overview
Switching and Virtual LANs
Switching Services
Address Learning and Forward/Filter Decisions
Loop Avoidance
Spanning Tree Protocol
VLAN Broadcast Domains
Access and Trunk Links
VTP Modes of Operation and Configuration
Advanced Features of Switches
Switch Management
VLAN Switch Configuration Demonstration
Module 12
Wireless Technologies Overview
Wireless Technologies Basics
Wireless Agencies and Standards
Wireless Frequency Ranges
802.11 Committees and Subcommittees
Wireless LAN Modulation Techniques
Wireless Access Points and NIC Cards
Wireless Network Types
Installing and Configuring Hardware
Wireless Security
Troubleshooting Issues
Environmental Factors
Rogue Access Point
Module 13
Network Hardening Techniques Overview
Access Control Lists
Tunneling Protocols
Encryption Standards
Remote Access
User Account and Resource Security
User Authentication Methods
Authentication - Authorization and Accounting
Secure and Unsecure Protocols
Access Control List Demonstration
Module 14
Network Security Vulnerabilities Overview
Denial of Service Attacks
Virus Attacks
Attackers and Their Tools
ARP Cache Poisoning and VLAN Hoping
Mitigation Techniques
Policies and Procedures
NSA Specifications
Module 15
Firewalls Overview
Firewalls Types
Firewall Technologies
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Vulnerability Scanning and VPN Concentrators
Device Security
Forward and Reverse Proxy Servers
Network Address Translation and Port Forwarding
Port Security Demonstration
Module 16
Wide Area Network Technologies Overview
Defining Wide Area Networks
WAN Connection Types
Dense and Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing
Passive Optical Network and SONET
Wireless Technologies
Broadband Services
WAN Protocols
Cellular WAN
Metro Ethernet
Module 17
Network Troubleshooting Overview
Protocol Analyzers
Network Scanners
Throughput Testers and Connectivity Software
Command Line Tool traceroute
ipconfig and ifconfig Utility
Ping and IPv6 Utility
Address Resolution Protocol
nslookup Utility
My traceroute Command
nbtstat and netstat Utility
File Transfer Protocol
Telnet Utility
Command Line Tool Guidelines
Windows Command Line Tools Demonstration
Module 18
Network Management Hardware Tools Overview
Hardware Tools Overview
Module 19
Troubleshooting Methodologies Overview
Troubleshooting Approaches
Narrowing Down the Problem
Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshooting Tips
Module 20
Network Monitoring Tools Overview
Simple Network Management Protocol
Schematics and Diagrams
Policies - Procedures and Regulations
Network Performance Monitoring
Metrics - Reporting Terms and Interface Monitoring
Configuration Management
Virtual Networking
Storage Area Network
Cloud Architectures
Protocol Analyzer Demonstration
Module 21
Troubleshooting Wide Area Networks Overview
Local and Wide Area Networks
Wireless Local Area Network
Personal Area Network
SCADA and ICS
Medianets
WAN Connection Issues
Customer Equipment
Company ISP Security Policies and Satellite Issues