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Tech Differences Between Net+ and Sec+ Objectives and Content

BrianFord

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  • Jun 26, 2023
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    Hey there, fellow Instructors. A couple of notes if you are teaching Network+ and Security+. I noted that some topics are covered in both, but the coverage between the objectives, the course content, and the possible exam questions may differ.

    (1) How DNS works and how DNS is secured. Network+ covers DNS over UDP, DNS over TCP, DNS over HTTP (DoH), and DNS over TLS (DoT). DoT and DoH are included in the latest Network+ objectives (but not in the Security+ objectives. I cover these in both courses. I point out the difference in the objectives. I also challenge (quiz) students with questions that differentiate these protocols. I also noted differences in how the topics were covered in the latest Mike Chapple and Mike Meyers Study Guides.

    (2) Disaster Recovery (DR) is covered in Net+ and Sec+. Net+ objectives call out RPO, RTO, MTBF, and MTTR. Sec+ objectives call out RPO, RTO, MTD, and MTBF (no MTTR). I had students ask me questions about this after taking both exams. I recently took the Net+ exam and saw this topic. I'd advise covering these terms in both courses with some reinforcement (ask questions or include them in the quiz).

    My advice to students is that understanding the details of a technology or process helps them perform better on exams. These are two topics that I explore in greater depth to aid students in developing that understanding.