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7.1: Networks and Security Learning Objectives

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    Learning Objectives

    If you do well in this unit, you should be able to:

    • Describe various communications networks and their main components.
    • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of a network.
    • Define the terminology associated with computer networks.
    • Identify the components associated with computer networks.
    • Develop a networking plan for yourself or a client.
    • Distinguish and explain the concepts of: hacking and cracking; authorization, and attacks.
    • Identify the function of a firewall, and how it keeps a computer secure and safe from viruses.
    • Prepare a plan for anti-virus protection.
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    • Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts Networks and Security Objectives. Authored by: Jim Shannon. Provided by: Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College. Located at: http://www.nvcc.edu/eli/index.html. License: CC BY: Attribution

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