CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401), 2nd Edition

8 Securing the Network Infrastructure

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

8.01   Understanding Firewalls

8.02   Using Intrusion Detection Systems

8.03   Network Design and Administration Principles

8.04   Securing Devices

     Two-Minute Drill

Q&A  Self Test

A big part of security within companies today comes from securing the network infrastructure. This involves making sure that the network used to connect an employee’s computer to the servers is as secure as possible against threats from outside or inside the network.

The last few chapters have ...