Unit 1 : Network basics
• Topic A : Network concepts
- Describing networking models and protocols
- Identifying the basic components of a network
- Identifying physical network segments
- Identifying cable types o Describing wireless networking
- Comparing network protocols used on Windows clients
• Topic B : Network architectures
- Describing physical network topologies
- Describing Ethernet standards
- Identifying the characteristics of the various physical architectures
- Discussing WAN bandwidth technologies
• Topic C : The OSI model o
Unit 2 : Wired computer-to-computer connections
• Topic A : Wired network connections
- Discussing fiber optic cables and connectors
- Examining twisted pair cables and connectors
- Terminating with an RJ-45 connector (optional)
- Examining coaxial cables and connectors
- Terminating with a BNC connector (optional)
- Researching plenum wiring
• Topic B : Network interface cards and modems
- Installing a NIC
- Examining addresses
- Removing a NIC
- Installing a PCI internal modem
- Creating a dial-up connection
- Examining a dial-up connection object's properties
Unit 3 : Network-to-network connectionsTopic
A : Network-to-network connection components
- Identifying the connection components of an ISP
- Examining telecommunication room connection components (optional)
Topic B : LAN wiring
- Running network cabling
- Terminating a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable in a punchdown block
Topic C : LAN wiring tests
- C - 1 : Researching LAN wiring test equipment
Unit 4 : Wired internetworking devices
Topic A : Basic internetworking devices
- Discussing internetworking basics
- Identifying types of bridges and switches
- Discussing routers and brouters
- Discussing Ethernet devices
- Discussing Token Ring and other devices
- Examining Firewall products
Topic B : Specialized internetworking devices
- Researching multilayer switches
- Examining IDS and IPS products
- Comparing traffic shaper configuration
Unit 5 : Wired communication standards
Topic A : The TCP/IP protocol suite
- Discussing the TCP/IP architecture
- Using IPCONFIG to view IP configuration
- Viewing the ARP cache
- Testing host functionality
- Using port numbers
- Using Network Monitor to view a TCP connection
- Using Network Monitor to capture UDP packets
- Discussing TCP and UDP
- Using FTP to download a file
- Using Telnet to verify SMTP
Topic B : TCP/IP
- Comparing IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- Examining TCP/IP configuration parameters
- Configuring TCP/IP parameters
- Discussing the DHCP lease process
Topic C : DHCP servers
- Installing a DHCP server
- Configuring an IPv6 scope
Unit 6 : Wireless networking
Topic A : Wireless network devices
- Examining wireless devices
Topic B : Wireless networking standards
- Comparing wireless networking standards
Topic C : Wireless configuration
- Identifying the technology used to implement WLANs
- Configuring a wireless access point (instructor demo)
- Configuring a wireless client (instructor demo)
- Comparing HIDS and NIDS
- Identifying the risks associated with physical access to systems
- Examining logging and surveillance best practices
Unit 7 : Security threats and mitigation
Topic A : Security threats
- Identifying common security threats
- Discussing social engineering
- Discussing DoS attacks
- Assessing your vulnerability to DDoS attacks
- Port scanning
Topic B : Threat mitigation
- Creating a security policy
- Creating a human resources policy
- Creating an incident response and reporting policy
- Implementing change management
- Identifying the need for user education and training
- Identifying education opportunities and methods
Unit 8 : Security practices
Topic A : Operating systems
- Installing antivirus software
- Scanning your system for spyware
- Updating the operating system
- Managing software patches
- Determining BIOS version
- Configuring Windows Firewall
Topic B : Devices
- Examining firewalls and proxy servers
- Comparing firewall-based secure topologies
- Identifying the benefits of NAC
- Identifying the security enabled by VPNs
- Identifying inherent weaknesses in network devices
- Examining the ways to overcome device threats
- Discussing IDS characteristics
Unit 9 : Network access control
Topic A : Authentication
- Comparing one, two, and three-factor authentication
- Hashing data
- Identifying the requirements of a secure authentication system
- Examining the components of Kerberos
- Comparing authentication systems
Topic B : Public key cryptography
- Exploring public key cryptography
- Understanding certificate life cycle and management
Topic C : Remote access
- Examining RADIUS and Diameter authentication
- Examining the role of LDAP in a remote access environment
- Examining TACACS+ authentication
- Examining how 802.1x adds security to your network
- Comparing VPN protocolsTopic D : Wireless security
- Identifying wireless networking vulnerabilities
- Scanning for insecure access points
Unit 10 : Monitoring
Topic A : Monitoring resources
- Viewing real-time performance data in Resource Overview
- Monitoring network performance
- Configuring Performance Monitor
- Running a Data Collector Set
- Viewing a Data Collector Set report
- Determining a system's Stability Index
- Implementing Remote Desktop connections
Topic B : Event Viewer
- Viewing the event logs
- Viewing event logs on a remote computer
- Configuring source and collecting computers
- Creating an event subscription
- Examining forwarded events
Discussing device and application logging
Unit 11 : Troubleshooting
Topic A : Troubleshooting basics
- Discussing troubleshooting procedures
- Tracking problems and resolutions
- Identifying common toolkit components
Topic B : Troubleshooting the network
- Testing the physical network
- Troubleshooting wireless networking
- Identifying TCP/IP utilities used for troubleshooting
- Using Ipconfig to display TCP/IP settings
- Testing TCP/IP connectivity
- Using NSLookup and tracert
- Troubleshooting with Network Diagnostics
Topic C : Troubleshooting scenarios
- Troubleshooting Remote Desktop connectivity
- Troubleshooting the inability of a user to access a shared resource
- Troubleshooting access to an account
- Troubleshooting hardware problems
- Troubleshooting a network problem relating to adding or removing services
Appendix A : Certification exam objectives map
- Topic A : Comprehensive exam objectives
Appendix B : CompTIA Network+ Acronyms
