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CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Exam Readiness Checklist

1 Networking Basics and Terminology

Understanding Network Devices and Cabling

Looking at Network Devices

Understanding Network Cabling

Exercise 1-1: Reviewing Networking Components

Understanding TCP/IP

Reviewing IP Addressing

Exercise 1-2: Understanding Valid Addresses

Understanding TCP/IP Protocols

Exercise 1-3: Viewing Protocol Information with Network Monitor

Understanding Application Layer Protocols

Understanding IPv6

Exercise 1-4: Identifying Protocols in TCP/IP

Network Security Best Practices

Cable and Protocol Usage

Certification Summary

Two-Minute Drill

Q&A Self Test

Self Test Answers

2 Introduction to Security Terminology ...

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