Networking Concepts: Network and Security Appliances for CompTIA Network+
Although routers and switches are the core of data networking, there are many more networked devices which help improve usability and security. Learn about the hardware used in networking and network security needed for the CompTIA Network+ exam.
What you'll learn
The job of routers and switches is to move network traffic as quickly as possible. However, in order to provide a robust network, additional appliances are needed for performance and security. In this course, Networking Concepts: Network and Security Appliances for CompTIA Network+, you’ll learn about networking and security hardware used in modern networks. First, you’ll explore how firewalls provide a strong first line of defense for data networks. Next, you’ll discover other network and security appliances used to support network functions. Finally, you’ll learn about different network topology types and how they are applied. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of network and security hardware needed for the CompTIA Network+ exam.
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About the author
Ross has had a diverse career. He has a Structural Engineering degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, but gave up the career shortly after graduating from college. Beginning in 1997, Ross began officially working in IT, implementing and supporting a paperless work order system for a Natural Gas Utility in Illinois. Since then, Ross has spent his years teaching and managing data networks. Ross spent 7 years at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, supporting and managing the large ... more