Security+ Series: Exam Basics
Product Code: scrt01 Time: 3.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course provides an overview of Security+ certification and various exam preparation tips. Also included is a synopsis of the OSI reference model and some fundamental network and security concepts.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand basic information about the exam: who, what, where, when and why
  • Identify and describe the layers of the OSI reference model
  • Discuss the goal and basic philosophy of information security


Topics:

  • About the exam - who, what, when
  • About the exam - where and why
  • The OSI model and the physical layer
  • The data link layer
  • LAN protocols and transmission methods
  • WAN technologies and protocols
  • Networking equipment at the data link layer
  • The network layer
  • The transport layer
  • The session layer
  • The presentation layer
  • The application layer
  • The goal of information

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution. Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. 56K minimum connection speed, broadband (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Flash Player 7.0 or higher required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape, Firefox and AOL browsers not supported.

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