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Acquire Key hardware and network Skills: Master hardware and network systems, Earn Certification, Launch Your Dev Career!

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Elysium Academy has established itself as a leader in IT education, offering a comprehensive program that equips participants with the skills to manage, troubleshoot, and optimize hardware and network systems. Elysium Academy delivers an all-encompassing course that ensures participants are prepared to handle IT challenges with expertise.

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What Will You Learn?

Master hardware fundamentals, including components, assembly, and troubleshooting techniques.
Dive into advanced networking concepts, protocols, and best practices.
Gain proficiency in network infrastructure essentials and network security.
Practice real-world scenarios with hands-on labs and simulations.
Prepare thoroughly for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams.
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The CompTIA Hardware A+ & Network+ (N10-008) program offers learners the opportunity to master the essential skills needed for IT hardware and networking. Begin your journey in the IT field and learn hardware, networking, and security with the guidance of experienced instructors. Learners will emerge prepared to tackle real-world IT infrastructure problems. Here are some of the skills you will need to excel in IT support and network administration.

Course Goals

The CompTIA Hardware A+ & Network+ course teaches you to master the concepts of IT hardware and networking. Through this training, you will learn Hardware Installation, Network Configuration, Network Security, Troubleshooting, and System Maintenance.

Future Scope of this Course

IT hardware expertise forms the foundation of effective system management.
Networking is the backbone of communication in modern organizations.
Data scrubbing and system maintenance ensure efficient and reliable IT operations.
IT professionals interpret network data to enhance performance and security.
Networking skills support the infrastructure on which advanced IT solutions are built.

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Chapter-1 Install and Configure Laptop Hardware

Install and Configure Laptop Hardware

Hardware/device Replacement
Battery
Keyboard/keys
Random-access memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)/solid state drive (SSD) migration
HDD/SSD replacement
Wireless cards
Physical Privacy and Security Components
Biometrics
Near-field scanner features

Display Components of Mobile Device Types

Liquid crystal display (LCD)
In-plane switching (IPS)
Twisted nematic (TN)
Vertical alignment (VA)
Organic light-emitting diode (OLED)
Mobile display components
WiFi antenna connector/placement
Camera/webcam
Microphone
Touch screen/digitizer
Inverter

Chapter-2 Configure Accessories

Configure Accessories

Connection methods
Universal Serial Bus (USB)/USB-C/microUSB/miniUSB
Lightning
Serial interfaces
Near-field communication (NFC)
Bluetooth
Hotspot

Accessories

Touch pens
Headsets
Speakers
Webcam
Docking station
Port replicator
Trackpad/drawing pad

Chapter-3 Mobile-Device Network Connectivity

Mobile-Device Network Connectivity

Wireless/cellular data network (enable/disable)
2G/3G/4G/5G
Hotspot
Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) vs. code-division multiple access (CDMA)
Preferred Roaming List (PRL) updates

Bluetooth

Global Positioning System (GPS) services
Cellular location services

Mobile Device Management (MDM) / Mobile Application Management (MAM)

Corporate email configuration
Two-factor authentication
Corporate applications
Mobile Device Synchronization
Account setup
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
iCloud
Data to synchronize
Mail
Photos
Calendar
Contacts
Recognizing data caps

Chapter-4 Ports and protocols

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

20/21 – File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
22 – Secure Shell (SSH)
23 – Telnet
25 – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
53 – Domain Name System (DNS)
67/68 – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
80 – Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
110 – Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)
137/139 – Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS)/NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT)
143 – Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP)
161/162 – Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
389 – Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
443 – Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
445 – Server Message Block (SMB)/Common Internet File System (CIFS)
3389 – Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

TCP vs. UDP

Connectionless
DHCP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
Connection-oriented
HTTPS
SSH

Chapter-5 Common Networking Hardware

Common Networking Hardware

Routers
Switches
Managed
Unmanaged
Access points
Patch panel
Firewall
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Injectors (PoE)
Switch (PoE)
PoE standards (PoE)
Hub
Cable modem
Digital subscriber line (DSL)
Optical network terminal (ONT)
Network interface card (NIC)
Software-defined networking (SDN)

TCP vs. UDP

Connectionless
DHCP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
Connection-oriented
HTTPS
SSH

Chapter-6 Contrast Protocols for Wireless Networking

Frequencies

2.4GHz
5GHz

Channels

Regulations
2.4GHz vs. 5GHz

Bluetooth

802.11

a
b
g
n
ac (WiFi 5)
ax (WiFi 6)

Long-range fixed wireless

Licensed
Unlicensed
Power
Regulatory requirements for wireless power

NFC

Radio-frequency identification (RFID)

Networked Hosts

Server Roles
DNS
DHCP
Fileshare
Print servers
Mail servers
Syslog
Web servers
Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
Internet Appliances
Spam gateways
Unified threat management (UTM)
Load balancers
Proxy servers
Legacy/Embedded Systems
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Internet of Things (IoT) Devices

Chapter-7 Hypertunning Model and Clustering

Hyper Tuning for Model

What is Hyper Parameter Tuning?
Grid Search and Randomized Search Approach
GridSearchCV Parameters Explained
Create GridSearchCV Object
Fit Data to GridSearchCV
Understand GridSearchCV Results

Implementation of Hypertuning

GridSearchCV using Logistic Regression
GridSearchCV using Support Vector
Randomized Search using Random Forest
Select Best Model
Randomized Search
Model Selection Summary

Clustering

What is Clustering?
How the Clusters are Formed?
Problem Understanding: Customer Segmentation
Get, Visualize and Normalize the Data
Import KMeans and Understand Parameters
Understanding KMeans++ Initialization Method
Create Clusters
Visualize and Create Different Number of Clusters
Understand Elbow Method to Decide Number of Clusters
Implement Elbow Method

Chapter-8 Internet Connection & Network Types

Internet Connection Types

Satellite
Fiber
Cable
DSL
Cellular
Wireless Internet service provider (WISP)

Network Types

Local area network (LAN)
Wide area network (WAN)
Personal area network (PAN)
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
Storage area network (SAN)
Wireless local area network (WLAN)

Chapter-9 Networking Tools

Crimper
Cable stripper
WiFi analyzer
Toner probe
Punchdown tool
Cable tester
Loopback plug
Network tap

Chapter-10 Cable Types and Their Connectors

Motherboard Form Factor

Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX)
Information Technology eXtended (ITX)

Motherboard Connector Types

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
PCI Express (PCIe)
Power Connectors
SATA
eSATA
Headers
M.2

Motherboard Compatibility

CPU Sockets

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Intel
Server
Multisocket
Desktop
Mobile

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Settings

Boot Options
USB Permissions
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Features
Fan Considerations
Secure Boot
Boot Password

Encryption

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Hardware Security Module (HSM)

CPU Architecture

x64/x86
Advanced RISC Machine (ARM)
Single-core
Multicore
Multithreading
Virtualization Support

Expansion Cards

Sound Card
Video Card
Capture Card
NIC (Network Interface Card)

Cooling

Fans
Heat Sink
Thermal Paste/Pads
Liquid Cooling

Chapter-11 Install the Appropriate RAM

RAM types

Virtual RAM
Small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM)
Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3)
Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4)
Double Data Rate S (DDRS)
Error correction code (ECC) RAM

Single-channel Dual-channel Triple-channel Quad-channel

Chapter-12 Install Storage Devices

Hard Drives

Speeds
5,400rpm
7,200rpm
10,000rpm
15,000rpm
Form factor
2.5
3.5

Chapter-13 Configure Motherboards, Central Processing Units (CPUS)

Motherboard Form Factor

Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX)
Information Technology eXtended (ITX)

Motherboard Connector Types

Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
PCI Express (PCIe)
Power Connectors
SATA
eSATA
Headers
M.2

Motherboard Compatibility

CPU Sockets

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)
Intel
Server
Multisocket
Desktop
Mobile

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Settings

Boot Options
USB Permissions
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Features
Fan Considerations
Secure Boot
Boot Password

Encryption

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Hardware Security Module (HSM)

CPU Architecture

x64/x86
Advanced RISC Machine (ARM)
Single-core
Multicore
Multithreading
Virtualization Support

Expansion Cards

Sound Card
Video Card
Capture Card
NIC (Network Interface Card)

Cooling

Fans
Heat Sink
Thermal Paste/Pads
Liquid Cooling

Chapter-14 Power Supply

lnput 110-120 VAC vs. 220-240 VAC
Output 3.3V vs. 5V vs. 12V
20-pin to 24-pin motherboard adapter
Redundant power supply
Modular power supply
Wattage rating

Chapter-15 Printer and Settings

Properly unboxing a device setup location considerations Use appropriate drivers for a given OS

Printer Control Language (PCL) vs. PostScript

Device connectivity

USB
Ethernet
Wireless

Public/shared devices

Printer share
Print server

Configuration settings

Duplex
Orientation
Tray settings
Quality

Security

User authentication
Badging
Audit logs
Secured prints

Network scan services

Email
SMB
Cloud services

ADFIflatbed scanner

Chapter-16 Install and Replace Printer Consumables

Laser

Imaging drum, fuser assembly, transfer belt, transfer roller, pickup rollers, separation pads, duplexing assembly
Imaging process: processing, charging, exposing, developing, transferring, fusing, and cleaning
Maintenance: Replace toner, apply maintenance kit, calibrate, clean

Inkjet

Ink cartridge, print head, roller, feeder, duplexing assembly, carriage belt
Calibration
Maintenance: Clean heads, replace cartridges, calibrate, clear jams

Thermal

Feed assembly, heating element
Special thermal paper
Maintenance: Replace paper, clean heating element, remove debris
Heat sensitivity of paper

Impact

Print head, ribbon, tractor feed
Impact paper
Maintenance: Replace ribbon, replace print head, replace paper

3D printer

Filament
Resin
Print bed

Chapter-17 Cloud - Computing Concepts

Common cloud models

Private cloud
Public cloud
Hybrid cloud
Community cloud
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Software as a service (SaaS)
Platform as a service (PaaS)
Cloud characteristics
Shared resources
Metered utilization
Rapid elasticity
High availability
File synchronization
Desktop virtualization
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) on premises
VDI in the cloud

Chapter-18 Client - Side Virtualization

Purpose of virtual machines

Sandbox
Test development
Application virtualization
Legacy software/OS
Cross-platform virtualization
Resource requirements
Security requirements

Chapter-19 Practice Methodology to Resolve Problems

Always consider corporate policies, procedures and impacts before implementing changes

Identify the problem
Gather information from the user, identify user changes, and, if applicable, perform backups before making changes
Inquire regarding environmental or infrastructure changes

Establish a theory of probable cause

If necessary, conduct external or internal research based on symptoms

Test the theory to determine the cause

Once the theory is confirmed, determine the next steps to resolve the problem
If the theory is not confirmed, re-establish a new theory or escalate

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution

Refer to the vendor's instructions for guidance

Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures Document the findings, actions,and outcomes

Chapter- 20 Troubleshoot Motherboards, RAM, CPU, and Power

Common symptoms

Power-on self-test (POST) beeps
Proprietary crash screens (blue screen of death [BSOD] / pinwheel)
Black screen
No power
Sluggish performance
Overheating
Burning smell
Intermittent shutdown
Application crashes
Grinding noise
Capacitor swelling
Inaccurate system date/time

Chapter- 21 Diagnose Problems with Storage Drives

Common symptoms

Light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators
Grinding noises
Clicking sounds
Bootable device not found

Data loss/corruption RAID failure Self-monitoring, Analysis,and Reporting Technology(S.M.A.R.T.)failure Extended read/write times lnput/output operations per second (lOPS) Missing drives in OS

Chapter- 22 Troubleshoot Video, Projector, and Display Issues

Common symptoms

Incorrect data source
Physical cabling issues
Burned-out bulb
Fuzzy image
Display burn-in
Dead pixels
Flashing screen
Incorrect color display
Audio issues
Dim image
Intermittent projector shutdown

Chapter- 23 Troubleshoot Mobile Devices

Common symptoms

Poor battery health
Swollen battery
Broken screen
Improper charging
Poor/no connectivity
Liquid damage
Overheating
Digitizer issues
Physically damaged ports
Malware
Cursor drift/touch calibration

Chapter- 24 Troubleshoot and Resolve Printer Issues

Common symptoms

Lines down the printed pages
Garbled print
Toner not fusing to paper
Paper jams
Faded print
Incorrect paper size
Paper not feeding
Multipage misfeed
Multiple prints pending in queue
Speckling on printed pages
Double echo images on the print
Incorrect color settings
Grinding noise
Finishing issues
Staple jams
Hole punch issues
Incorrect page orientation

Chapter- 25 Troubleshoot Problems with Wired and Wireless Networks

Common symptoms

Intermittent wireless connectivity
Slow network speeds
Limited connectivity
Jitter
Poor Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) quality
Port flapping
High latency
External interference

Chapter- 26 Network Fundamentals

What is NET OK? Concepts For Network +

Data Networking
Communication Process

OSI MODEL I TCP Model Encapsulation Concepts

Data Encapsulation and Decapsulation within the OSI Model Context.
Ethernet Header
Internet Protocol (IP) Header
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) / User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Headers
TCP Flags
Payload
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)

Chapter- 27 Network Topologies and Network Types

Control Flow - Types Of Topologies

Star / Hub - and - Spoke
Mesh
Bus
Ring
Hybrid

Network Types and Characteristics

Peer - To - Peer
Client - Server
Local Area Network (LAN)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Campus Area Network (CAN)
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Software - Defined Wide Area Network (SDWWAN)
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Multipoint Generic Routing Encapsulation (MGRE)

Service Related Entry Point

V- Switch
Virtual Network Interface Card (VNIC)
Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Hypervisor

Provider Links

Satellite
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Cable
Leased Line
Metro - Optical

Chapter- 28 Network Topologies and Network Types

Copper

Twisted Pair
CAT 5
CAT 5e
CAT 6
CAT 6a
CAT 7
CAT 8
Coaxial / RG 6
Twin Axial
Termination Standards
TIA/EIA-568 A
TIA/EIA-568 B

Fiber

Single Mode
Multimode

Connector Types

Local Connector (LC)
Straight Tip (ST)
Subscriber Connector (SC)
Mechanical Transfer (MT)
Registered Jack (RJ)
Angled Physical Contact (APC)
Ultra - Physical Contact (UPC)

RJ Types

RJ 11
RJ 45

Connector Types Continued

F Type Connector

Transceiver Types

Small Form - Factor Pluggable (SFP)
Enhanced Form - Factor Pluggable (SFP+)
Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable (QSFP)
Enhanced Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable (QSFP+)

Cable Management

Patch Panel I Patch Bay
Fiber Distribution Panel
Punch Down Block
66
110
Krone
BIX

Ethernet Standards

Copper
10 BASE - T
100 BASE - TX
1000 BASE - T
10 G BASE - T
40 G BASE - T
Fiber
100 BASE - FX
100 BASE - SX
1000 BASE - SX
1000 BASE - LX
10 G BASE - SR
10 G BASE - LR
Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM)
Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
Bidirectional Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)

Chapter- 29 Configure a Subnet and Use Appropriate IT Addressing Scheme

Public Vs. Private

TFC1918
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Port Address Translation (PAT)

IPV4 Vs. IPV6

Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
Extended Unique Identifier (EUI 64)
Multicast
Unicast
Anycast
Broadcast
Link Local
Loop Back
Default Gateway

IPv4 Subnetting

Classless (Variable Length Subnet Mask)
Classful
A
B
C
D
E
Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) Notation

IPv6 Concepts

Tunneling
Dual Stack
Shorthand Notation
Router Advertisement
Stateless Address Auto Configure (SLAAC)

Virtual IP (VIP)

Virtual IP (VIP)

Sub Interfaces

Sub Interfaces

Explain Common Ports and Protocols, their application, and Encrypted Alternatives

Ports and Protocols
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
TCP
UDP
Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Since 2007
Authentication Header (AH) / Encapsulation Security Payload (ESP)
Connection Less Vs. Connection

Chapter- 30 Use and Purpose of Network Service

DHCP

Scope
Exclusion Ranges
Reservation
Dynamic Assignment
Static Assignment
Lease Time
Scope Options
Available Leases
DHCP Relay
IP Helper / UDP Forwarding

DNS

Record Types

Address (A vs. AAAA)
Canonical Name (CNAME)
Mail Exchange (MX)
Start of Authority (SOA)
Pointer (PTR)
Text (TXT)
Service (SRV)
Name Server (NS)

Global Hierarchy

Root DNS Server

Internal vs. External
Zone Transfers
Authoritative Name Servers
Time to Live (TTL)
DNS Caching
Reverse DNS / Reverse Lookup / Forward Lookup
Recursive Lookup / Iterative Lookup

NTP

Stratum
Clients
Servers

Chapter- 31 Basic Corporate and Data

Three-tiered

Core
Distribution/aggregation layer
Access/edge

Software-defined networking

Application layer
Control layer
Infrastructure layer
Management plane

Spine and leaf

Software-defined network
Top-of-rack switching
Backbone

Traffic flows

North-South
East-West

Branch office vs. on-premises datacenter vs. colocation Storage area networks

Connection types
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Fibre Channel
Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI)

Chapter- 32 Cloud Concepts and Connectivity

Deployment models

Public
Private
Hybrid
Community

Service models

Software as a service (SaaS)
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Platform as a service (PaaS)
Desktop as a service (DaaS)

Infrastructure as code

Automation/orchestration

Connectivity options

Virtual private network (VPN)
Private-direct connection to cloud provider

Multitenancy Elasticity Scalability Security implications

Chapter- 33 Contrast Various Devices , Appropriate Placement on the Network

Networking Devices

Layer 2 switch
Layer 3 capable switch
Router
Hub
Access point
Bridge
Wireless LAN controller
Load balancer
Proxy server
Cable modem
DSL modem
Repeater
Voice gateway
Media converter
Intrusion prevention system (IPS)/intrusion detection system (IDS) device
Firewall
VPN headend

Networking Devices

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone
Printer
Physical access control devices
Cameras
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) sensors
Internet of Things (IoT)
Refrigerator
Smart speakers
Smart thermostats
Smart doorbells
Industrial control systems/supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

Chapter- 34 Routing Technologies and Bandwidth Management

Routing

Dynamic routing
Protocols [Routing Internet Protocol (RIP)/ Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)/Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)/Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)]
Link state vs. distance vector vs. hybrid
Static routing
Default route
Administrative distance
Exterior vs. interior
Time to live

Bandwidth management

Traffic shaping
Quality of service (QoS)

Chapter- 35 Install and Configure Wireless Standards and Technologies

802.11 standards

a
b
g
n (WiFi 4)
ac (WiFi 5)
ax (WiFi 6)

Frequencies and range

2.4GHz
5GHz

Channels

Regulatory impacts

Channel bonding Service set identifier (SSID)

Basic service set
Extended service set
Independent basic service set (Ad-hoc)
Roaming

Antenna types

Omni
Directional

Encryption standards

WiFi Protected Access (WPA) / WPA2 Personal [Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) / Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)]
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (AES/TKIP)

Cellular technologies

Code-division multiple access (CDMA)
Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
Long-Term Evolution (LTE)
3G, 4G, 5G

Multiple input, multiple output MIMO and multi-user MIMO MU-MIMO

Chapter- 36 Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability

Performance metrics/sensors

Device/chassis
Temperature
Central processing unit (CPU) usage
Memory
Network metrics
Bandwidth
Latency
Jitter

SNMP

Traps
Object identifiers (OIDs)
Management information bases (MIBs)

Network device logs

Log reviews
Traffic logs
Audit logs
Syslog
Logging levels/severity levels

Interface statistics/status

Link state (up/down)
Speed/duplex
Send/receive traffic
Cyclic redundancy checks (CRCs)
Protocol packet and byte counts

Interface errors or alerts

CRC errors
Giants
Runts
Encapsulation errors

Environmental factors and sensors

Temperature
Humidity
Electrical
Flooding

Baselines NetFlow data Uptime/downtime

Chapter- 37 Purpose of Organizational Documents and Policies

Plans and procedures

Change management
Incident response plan
Disaster recovery plan
Business continuity plan
System life cycle
Standard operating procedures

Hardening and security policies

Password policy
Acceptable use policy
Bring your own device (BYOD) policy
Remote access policy
Onboarding and offboarding policy
Security policy
Data loss prevention

Common documentation

Physical network diagram
Floor plan
Rack diagram
Intermediate distribution frame (IDF)/main distribution frame (MDF) documentation
Logical network diagram
Wiring diagram
Site survey report
Audit and assessment report
Baseline configurations

Common agreements

Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
Service-level agreement (SLA)
Memorandum of understanding (MOU)

Chapter- 38 High Availability and Disaster Recovery Concepts

Load balancing Multipathing Network interface card NIC teaming Redundant hardware/clusters

Switches
Routers
Firewalls

Facilities and infrastructure support

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
Power distribution units (PDUs)
Generator
HVAC
Fire suppression

Redundancy and high availability (HA) concepts

Cold site
Warm site
Hot site
Cloud site
Active-active vs. active-passive
Multiple Internet service providers (ISPs)/diverse paths
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)/First Hop Redundancy Protocol (FHRP)
Mean time to repair (MTTR)
Mean time between failure (MTBF)
Recovery time objective (RTO)
Recovery point objective (RPO)

Network device backup/restore

State
Configuration

Chapter- 39 Common Security Concepts

Confidentiality, integrity,availability CIA Threats

Internal
External

Vulnerabilities

Common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
Zero-day

Exploits Least privilege Role-based access Zero Trust Defense in depth

Network segmentation enforcement
Perimeter network (previously known as demilitarized zone [DMZ])
Separation of duties
Network access control
Honeypot

Authentication methods

Multifactor
Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)
Single sign-on (SSO)
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
LDAP
Kerberos
Local authentication
802.1X
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)

Risk Management

Security risk assessments
Threat assessment
Vulnerability assessment
Penetration testing
Posture assessment
Business risk assessments
Process assessment
Vendor assessment

Security information and event management SIEM

Chapter- 40 Contrast Common Types of Attacks

Technology-based

Denial-of-service (DoS) / distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
Botnet/command and control
On-path attack (previously known as man-in-the-middle attack)
DNS poisoning
VLAN hopping
ARP spoofing
Rogue DHCP
Rogue access point (AP)
Evil twin
Ransomware
Password attacks
Brute-force
Dictionary
Dictionary
MAC spoofing
IP spoofing
Deauthentication
Malware

Human and environmental

Social engineering
Phishing
Tailgating
Piggybacking
Shoulder surfing

Chapter- 41 Network Hardening Techniques

Best Practices

Secure SNMP
Router Advertisement (RA) Guard
Port security
Dynamic ARP inspection
Control plane policing
Private VLANs
Disable unneeded switchports
Disable unneeded network services
Change default passwords
Password complexity/length
Enable DHCP snooping
Change default VLAN
Patch and firmware management
Access control list
Role-based access
Firewall rules
Explicit deny
Implicit deny

Wireless Security

MAC filtering
Antenna placement
Power levels
Wireless client isolation
Guest network isolation
Preshared keys (PSKs)
EAP
Geofencing
Captive portal

loT access considerations Remote Access Methods and Security Implications Site-to-site VPN Client-to-site VPN

Clientless VPN
Split tunnel vs. full tunnel

Remote desktop connection Remote desktop gateway SSH Virtual network computing(VNC) Virtual desktop Authentication and authorization considerations In-band vs. out-of-band management

Chapter- 42 Importance of Physical Security

Detection methods

Camera
Motion detection
Asset tags
Tamper detection

Prevention methods

Employee training
Access control hardware
Badge readers
Biometrics
Locking racks
Locking cabinets
Access control vestibule (previously known as a mantrap)
Smart lockers

Asset disposal

Factory reset/wipe configuration
Sanitize devices for disposal

Chapter- 43 Network Troubleshooting

Identify the problem

Gather information
Question users
Identify symptoms
Determine if anything has changed
Duplicate the problem, if possible
Approach multiple problems individually

Establish a theory of probable cause

Question the obvious
Consider multiple approaches
Top-to-bottom/bottom-to-top OSI model
Divide and conquer

Test the theory to determine the cause

If the theory is confirmed, determine the next steps to resolve the problem
If the theory is not confirmed, reestablish a new theory or escalate

Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects Implement the solution or escalate as necessary Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures Document findings, actions,outcomes, and lessons learned

Chapter- 44 Troubleshoot Common Cable Connectivity

Specifications and limitations

Throughput
Speed
Distance

Cable considerations

Shielded and unshielded
Plenum and riser-rated

Cable application

Rollover cable/console cable
Crossover cable
Power over Ethernet

Common issues

Attenuation
Interference
Decibel (dB) loss
Incorrect pinout
Bad ports
Open/short
Light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators
Incorrect transceivers
Duplexing issues
Transmit and receive (TX/RX) reversed
Dirty optical cables

Common tools

Cable crimper
Punchdown tool
Tone generator
Loopback adapter
Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)
Multimeter
Cable tester
Wire map
Tap
Fusion splicers
Spectrum analyzers
Snips/cutters
Cable stripper
Fiber light meter

Chapter- 45 Network Software Tools and Commands

Software tools

WiFi analyzer
Protocol analyzer/packet capture
Bandwidth speed tester
Port scanner
iperf
NetFlow analyzers
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
Terminal emulator
IP scanner

Command line tool

ping
ipconfig/ifconfig/ip
nslookup/dig
traceroute/tracert
arp
netstat
hostname
route
telnet
tcpdump
nmap

Basic network platform commands

show interface
show conftg
show route

Chapter- 46 Troubleshoot Common Wireless Connectivity Issues

Specifications and limitations

Throughput
Speed
Distance
Received signal strength indication (RSSI) signal strength
Effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)/power settings

Considerations

Antennas
Placement
Type
Polarization
Channel utilization
AP association time
Site survey

Common issues

Interference
Channel overlap
Antenna cable attenuation/signal loss
RF attenuation/signal loss
Wrong SSID
Incorrect passphrase
Encryption protocol mismatch
Insufficient wireless coverage
Captive portal issues
Client disassociation issues

Troubleshoot General Networking Issues Considerations

Device configuration review
Routing tables
Interface status
VLAN assignment
Network performance baselines

Common issues

Collisions
Broadcast storm
Duplicate MAC address
Duplicate IP address
Multicast flooding
Asymmetrical routing
Switching loops
Routing loops
Rogue DHCP server
DHCP scope exhaustion
IP setting issues
Incorrect gateway
Incorrect subnet mask
Incorrect IP address
Incorrect DNS
Missing route
Low optical link budget
Certificate issues
Hardware failure
Host-based/network-based firewall settings
Blocked services, ports, or addresses
Incorrect VLAN
DNS issues
NTP issues
BYOD challenges
Licensed feature issues
Network performance issues

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