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Computer Network Tutorial

Security Training Course

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. This is self-paced, internet-based Computer Network tutorial -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend

Computer Network
Topology and Operating Systems

Computer Networking
Network Media

Security Tutorial Objectives:

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
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

Applicability

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

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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