7.1: Networks and Security Learning Objectives
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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