CompTIA Network+ N10-007: Network Attacks & Device Hardening

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Prerequisites
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Overview/Description
In this course, you'll explore various types of attacks that can compromise a network, including DoS, insider threats, and ransomware. Also discover network device hardening techniques to reduce vulnerabilities and prepare for exam N10-007.

Target Audience
Network administrators, network technicians, network installers, helpdesk technicians, IT cable installers, and any other professionals working with computer networks

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.8

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Network+ N10-007: Network Attacks & Device Hardening

start the course

summarize DoS attacks such as reflective, amplified, and distributed

recognize social engineering

recognize insider threats

describe logic bombs and evil twin attacks

describe wardriving and phishing

recognize rogue access points and spoofing

summarize DNS and ARP poisoning attacks

describe ransomware

summarize deauthentication and brute force attacks

recognize VLAN hopping and man-in-the-middle attacks

differentiate between exploits and vulnerabilities

recognize various network attacks

choose strong passwords

update firmware

implement patches and updates

implement file hashing

disable unnecessary services

implement secure protocols

implement cryptography

generate new keys

disable unused ports such as IP ports and device ports

implement network device hardening

Course Number:
cs_ctnp_a11_it_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate