CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!

CHAPTER 21Network Security: Core 2 Objective 2.9: Given a scenario, configure appropriate security settings on small office/home office (SOHO) wireless and wired networks.

Security implications should be fully understood and security settings should be configured appropriately to mitigate security threats. Network security is so crucial because the threat actor doesn't even need to be in the same zip code as your network. Also, unlike application security or operating system security, your network is always on, and if there is a vulnerability, it is ever present. This chapter will focus on the small office/home network (SOHO) wireless and wired networks you will encounter as an A+ technician. In this chapter, you will learn what you need ...