Network+ ensures an IT professional has the knowledge and skills to:
Design and implement functional networks
Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
Implement network security, standards, and protocols
Troubleshoot network problems
Support the creation of virtualized networks
Learning Objectives
Networking Concepts: Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately. Infrastructure: Determine & explain the appropriate cabling, device and storage technologies. Network Operations: Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies & ensure business continuity. Network Security: Summarize physical security & common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network. Network Troubleshooting and Tools: Explain the network troubleshooting methodology & appropriate tools to support connectivity & performance
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Customer Service and Technical Support
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
- Cyber Operations
- Network Services
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