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CompTIA Network+ Certification Guide

By : Glen D. Singh, Rishi Latchmepersad
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CompTIA Network+ Certification Guide

By: Glen D. Singh, Rishi Latchmepersad

Overview of this book

CompTIA certified professionals have always had the upper hand in the information technology industry. This book will be your ideal guide to efficiently passing and achieving this certification. Learn from industry experts and implement their practices to resolve complex IT issues. This book revolves around networking concepts where readers will learn topics like network architecture, security, network monitoring, and troubleshooting. This book will not only prepare the readers conceptually but will also help them pass the N10-007 exam. This guide will also provide practice exercise after every chapter where readers can ensure their concepts are clear. By the end of this book, readers will leverage this guide and the included practice questions to boost their confidence in appearing for the actual certificate.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)

Network Security Concepts

Around the world, each day, we are constantly hearing about cyber attacks occurring, some of which are announced through many local international news bodies, cyber security news websites, and cyber security threat websites, while others are kept hidden for various reasons. The need for cyber security professionals and training is critical now more than ever, and will continue to increase as technologies become increasingly advanced.

Whether you're a seasoned network engineer, an IT technician, an enthusiast, or simply starting your studies in networking, security threats and attacks exist everywhere. No network infrastructure exists that's fully secure because each minute, hour, or day, a new cyber threat emerges. If your network isn't protected or you don't have any countermeasures implemented to mitigate new and existing threats...