Chapter 1. Network Design

This chapter covers the following official CompTIA Security+, SY0-301 exam objectives:

Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies

Apply and implement secure network administration principles

Distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds

(For more information on the official CompTIA Security+, SY0-301 exam topics, see the “About the CompTIA Security+, SY0-301 Exam” section in the Introduction.)

The easiest way to keep a computer safe is by physically isolating it from outside contact. With the way organizations do business today, this is virtually impossible. We have a global economy, and our networks are becoming increasingly more complex. Securing the ...

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