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Course: CompTIA-Network+ (includes Official Labs)
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CompTIA-Network+ (includes Official Labs)

Course Overview

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Module 1

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Module 2

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Module 3

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Module 4

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Module 5

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Module 6

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Module 7

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Module 8

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Module 9

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Module 10

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Module 11

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Module 12

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Module 13

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Module 14

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Appendix A

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Glossary

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Lesson 10.1 Authentication

 Authentication

Strong authentication is the first line of defense to secure network resources. As a network professional, to effectively manage authentication on your network, you will need to understand these different systems and what each one can provide for your organization.

As you study this lesson, answer the following questions: 

  • What is an authentication factor, and what different factors are available?
  • What is the difference between local and remote authentication?
  • What is the relationship between authentication, authorization, and single sign-on?
  • How do certificates and PKI support authentication?
  • What roles do RADIUS, TACACS+, and SAML play in authentication?