🔍 What is CompTIA Network+?

It’s a vendor-neutral certification that validates your ability to:

1. Design, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks
2. Understand key networking concepts, protocols, and devices
3. Work with network security, cloud computing, and virtualized networks

📚 What it covers:

1. Networking Fundamentals – Types of networks, topologies, cabling, and hardware
2. Network Implementations – Routing, switching, and wireless networks
3. Network Operations – Monitoring tools, business continuity, disaster recovery
4. Network Security – Threats, firewalls, secure protocols
5. Network Troubleshooting – Diagnosing and fixing connectivity or performance issues

🧪 The exam:

1. Current version: N10-008 (as of 2025)
2. Typically 90 questions (multiple choice and performance-based)
3. Passing score: 720/900
4. Duration: 90 minutes

🎯 Who it's for:

1. Aspiring network administrators
2. Help desk or support technicians moving into networking
3. Anyone prepping for cybersecurity, cloud, or infrastructure roles

💼 Why get Network+?

1. It’s often required or preferred for government and DoD jobs (under DoD 8570)
2. Builds a strong base before going for more advanced certs like Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect
3. Shows you can work with real-world networks, not just theory