10 Skills Gained
‌The following list contains the 10 skills you will gain by completing MedCerts’ IT Security and Network Technician program.
‌1. Troubleshoot Network Infrastructure
Technology is great, when it works. As an IT security and network technician, you will be responsible for managing your employer’s network infrastructure. You will also troubleshoot any problems by using the common ports and networking protocols.
‌2. Install and Manage Wireless Networks
Using modern testing tools, you will be able to install and manage both wired and wireless networks. You will also learn the standards required to use these testing tools.
‌3. Assess Security Risks
You will learn how to protect the network, software, hardware and the business’s physical location from potential threats and security risks. These risks can include computer viruses and illegal hackers.
‌4. Risk Mitigation
You will learn how to conduct risk mitigation for all peripherals, hardware and systems.
‌5. Disaster Recovery
No matter how many precautions you take, a system can still crash. You will learn how to implement security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures to help prevent the business from losing data and money.
‌6. Apply Networking Technologies
‌By learning basic network design principles and applying network technologies, you will be able to manage the network more efficiently.
‌7. Install Common Network Devices
Being able to differentiate between common network devices will help you to easily configure and install them properly.
‌8. Connectivity Issues
Some of the simplest problems, such as connecting to the network, can be the most frustrating for business employees. It will be your responsibility to identify and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
9. Procedures for Host and OS Hardening
‌You will learn best practices for both securing the operating system and implementing procedures to avoid possible threats.
‌10. Identity Management
‌Controlling who has access to the system and what they can do inside of it helps prevent breaches. You will use the best models for identity management and authentication to control who can access the system.
‌Begin Your Career Advancement Now
‌Earning the CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications will put you well on your way to advancing your career. The skills gained from this online program include vital information you can use to design, manage, secure and troubleshoot a network.
