Course

Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the OSI layers and identify where devices, services, and protocols reside
• Define the major protocols and their associated port numbers
• Describe the fundamental elements in network communication, including routing and switching concepts as well as IP addressing components
• Explain wired and wireless topologies, network types, technologies that facilitate the Internet of Things (IoT)
• Configure channel bandwidth, channel bonding, wireless standards such as a, b, g, n, and ac
• Implement best practices to ensure optimal network performance and security including password policies, data loss prevention techniques, NDAs, and safety procedures and policies
• Apply network device hardening techniques to reduce vulnerabilities to attacks that can compromise a network, including DoS, insider threats, and ransomware
• Apply tools and techniques to troubleshoot and resolve various network failures
• Describe cloud services, delivery methods, and security considerations, networking services, and cabling types and standards
• Describe common event management processes such as notifications, alerts, and SIEM. Utilize remote access methods, such as VPNs, RDP, SSH, VNC, and telnet
• Implement security policies involving physical security devices, wireless security, and authentication and access controls

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