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CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Specialization

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CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) Specialization

Master Networking Concepts and Practices. Build expertise in networking, security, and troubleshooting to excel in IT infrastructure roles.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master foundational networking concepts, including OSI, TCP/IP models, and IP addressing.

  • Implement and troubleshoot wired, wireless, and cloud networks effectively.

  • Secure networks using advanced cryptographic techniques and defense strategies.

  • Apply CompTIA's troubleshooting model to resolve real-world network issues.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Networking Fundamentals

Course 18 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the OSI and TCP/IP models and their application in modern networking.

  • Gain expertise in IP addressing, subnetting, and transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6.

  • Learn about virtualization, network types, and cabling technologies.

  • Explore the essentials of cloud computing, datacenter architecture, and DNS services.

Skills you'll gain

Category: DNS and Network Services
Category: IP Addressing and Subnetting
Category: Network Topologies
Category: OSI and TCP/IP Models
Category: Protocols and Ports

What you'll learn

  • Deploy and manage networked devices, Ethernet switching, and wireless infrastructures effectively.

  • Utilize performance metrics, logs, and SNMP protocols to optimize network operations.

  • Design and implement comprehensive security frameworks, including cryptographic and Zero Trust principles.

  • Handle disaster recovery planning, high availability strategies, and organizational documentation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network device deployment
Category: SNMP and interface statistics
Category: Wireless technology and encryption
Category: Performance metric analysis
Category: Security policies and frameworks

What you'll learn

  • Secure remote access through VPNs, SSH, and RDP while mitigating external threats.

  • Identify and counteract advanced social engineering and physical security threats.

  • Apply CompTIA's troubleshooting model to resolve complex network challenges.

  • Utilize advanced tools and commands for diagnosing network connectivity issues.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Troubleshooting methodologies
Category: Physical security implementation
Category: Network hardening techniques
Category: Social engineering defense
Category: Network Security

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