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Title Page

About the Author

About the Technical Reviewers

Icons Used in This Book

Command Syntax Conventions

Introduction

Part I. Days 31–27: Describe the operation of data networks

Part II. Days 26–21: Implement a small switched network

Part III. Days 20–13: Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office

Part IV. Days 12–8: Implement a small routed network

Part V. Days 7–6: Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

Part VI. Days 5–4: Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

Day 5. Explain Today’s Increasing Network Security Threats and the Need to Implement a Comprehensive Security Policy to Mitigate the Threats

CCNA Discovery 1, Chapter 8

CCNA Discovery 2, Chapter 8

Explain General Methods to Mitigate Common Security Threats to Network Devices, Hosts, and Applications

CCNA Discovery 1, Chapter 8

Summary

Your Notes

Day 4. Describe the Functions of Common Security Appliances and Applications

Part VII. Days 3–1: Implement and verify WAN links and review all days

Part VIII. Exam and post exam days

Index

Summary

Updates, patches, and virus software maintenance should be routine for any network maintenance plan. In addition, hardware and software firewalls can provide an excellent first line of defense from common outside attacks.

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