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Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

Skill up for the CompTIA Core 2 Certification exam! This course gives aspiring IT support professionals, helpdesk professionals, and system administrators essential skills for this career-launching certification and a job in IT support, networking, and system management. During this course, you’ll explore key operating systems (OS), including Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, and cloud-based platforms. You’ll learn how to install, update, and manage IT systems while mastering their unique features and functionalities. Plus, you’ll look at IT support best practices, and how to diagnose and troubleshoot common PC and mobile issues, address malware threats, and configure system security. You’ll also explore full-disk encryption methods, vulnerabilities, firewall settings, data backup and recovery, remote access management, and privacy policy essentials. You’ll gain insights into AI for public and private usage in OS. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience using real-world tools, from command-line utilities to firewall settings and SOHO router security. Enroll today to strengthen your resume and take the next step toward the CompTIA Core 2 certification exam!

Status: Information Systems Security
Status: Firewall
IntermediateCourse24 hours

Featured reviews

WM

5.0Reviewed Dec 17, 2024

Excelent, much better than trying to learn it on your own.

MA

4.0Reviewed Jan 2, 2024

The material it covers is very useful. However, it doesn't cover all the points in the Core 2 exam guide.

DY

5.0Reviewed Nov 3, 2024

It is a great course, but only if the lab loads faster and works properly will be great.

CD

4.0Reviewed Aug 26, 2024

We'll see based off of the score I get on the Core 2 exam. There wasn't much performance based practice.

KP

5.0Reviewed Oct 25, 2025

Excellent course for preparation for the core 2 Comptia A+ exam. I really enjoyed it.

MC

5.0Reviewed Jan 23, 2025

I really enjoyed this course all the IT knowledge base & lab work I completed. I can now utilize what i learned and get into the next level of Earning my CompTIA A+ certification!

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