Chapter 12. Securing the Network
OBJECTIVES
This chapter covers the following CompTIA-specified objectives for the “Network Implementation” section of the Network+ exam:
Identify the purpose, benefits, and characteristics of using a firewall.
Firewalls are a means by which to secure a network from outside intruders. With the proliferation of the Internet and WAN connectivity, the use of firewalls is becoming commonplace.
Identify the purpose, benefits, and characteristics of using a proxy server.
The Internet provides many benefits to a modern business. One of the challenges associated with being connected to the Internet, though, is providing access to all users within an organization in a controlled manner. Proxy servers are the tools that ...
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