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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)

Exam N10-009 CompTIA Essentials

Networking is the foundation security is built on. The recommended step between A+ and Security+.

8 courses · 77 sections · 529 lectures · 56 labs · ≈ 45 h of hands-on labs

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  • Networking concepts — 23%
  • Network implementation — 20%
  • Network operations — 19%
  • Network security — 14%
  • Network troubleshooting — 24%

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Step 1 — Learn networking properly

Topologies, protocols, addressing, routing and switching.

2 courses · 50 sections · 339 lectures

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  • CourseCompTIA Network+ Cert. (N10-009): The Total Course (opens in a new tab)opens on courses.stationx.net 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
    23 sections · 167 lectures
    1. Course Overview 2
    2. Section : All about CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) 3
    3. Section : Network Models 6
    4. Section : Cabling and Topology 6
    5. Section: Ethernet Basics 7
    6. Section: Ethernet Standards 5
    7. Section: Installing a Physical Network 10
    8. Section: TCP/IP Basics 10
    9. Section : Routing 13
    10. Section : TCP/IP Applications 13
    11. Section : Network Naming 4
    12. Section : Securing TCP/IP 9
    13. Section : Switch Features 13
    14. Section : IPv6 5
    15. Section : WAN Connectivity 10
    16. Section : Wireless Networking 15
    17. Section : Virtualization and Cloud Computing 5
    18. Section : Data Centers 3
    19. Integrating Networked Devices 10
    20. Section : Network Operations 12
    21. Section : Protecting Networks 4
    22. Next Steps & Certification 1
    23. Audio Version of Training 1
  • CourseCompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course (opens in a new tab)opens on courses.stationx.net 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
    27 sections · 172 lectures
    1. Course Overview 2
    2. Module 0 - Course Introduction and Slides 2
    3. Module 1 - Categorizing Network Types 5
    4. Module 2 - Introducing Key Protocols of the OSI Model 5
    5. Module 3 - Exploring a Network’s Pieces and Parts 15
    6. Module 4 - Introducing Cloud Technologies 8
    7. Module 5 - Physically Connecting Network Devices 9
    8. Module 6 - Wirelessly Connecting Network Devices 11
    9. Module 7 - IP version 4 (IP4) Addressing 9
    10. Module 8 - IPv4 Subnetting 7
    11. Module 9 - IP version 6 (IPv6) Addressing 10
    12. Module 10 - Exploring Emerging Network Technologies 6
    13. Module 11 - Working with IP Routing 8
    14. Module 12 - Working with Ethernet Switches 10
    15. Module 13 - Physical Installation Considerations 5
    16. Module 14 - Network Management Best Practices 8
    17. Module 15 - Network Monitoring 7
    18. Module 16 - Disaster Recovery 2
    19. Module 17 - Network Services 5
    20. Module 18 - Introduction to Network Security 8
    21. Module 19 - Common Network Attacks 6
    22. Module 20 - Network Defense Strategies 5
    23. Module 21 - Network Troubleshooting 12
    24. Module 22 - Exam Preparation 2
    25. Module 23 - Next Steps 2
    26. CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Practice Exams 2
    27. Audio Version of Training 1
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Step 2 — Configure and troubleshoot real networks

Build, break and fix networks rather than memorising port numbers.

1 course · 7 sections · 127 lectures · 33 labs

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Step 3 — See the traffic

Read live packet captures — the skill that carries into every security role.

1 course · 6 sections · 34 lectures · 11 labs

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Step 4 — Secure the network

Segment networks, set firewall zones and rules, and spot what gets through.

12 labs

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  • CourseCovered in CompTIA Network+ Cert. (N10-009): The Total Course (opens in a new tab)opens on courses.stationx.net — Securing TCP/IP and Protecting Networks sections 🔒 StationX Membership — $299 / year ($24.92/mo billed annually)
    23 sections · 167 lectures
    1. Course Overview 2
    2. Section : All about CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) 3
    3. Section : Network Models 6
    4. Section : Cabling and Topology 6
    5. Section: Ethernet Basics 7
    6. Section: Ethernet Standards 5
    7. Section: Installing a Physical Network 10
    8. Section: TCP/IP Basics 10
    9. Section : Routing 13
    10. Section : TCP/IP Applications 13
    11. Section : Network Naming 4
    12. Section : Securing TCP/IP 9
    13. Section : Switch Features 13
    14. Section : IPv6 5
    15. Section : WAN Connectivity 10
    16. Section : Wireless Networking 15
    17. Section : Virtualization and Cloud Computing 5
    18. Section : Data Centers 3
    19. Integrating Networked Devices 10
    20. Section : Network Operations 12
    21. Section : Protecting Networks 4
    22. Next Steps & Certification 1
    23. Audio Version of Training 1

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