1. Networking Fundamentals

Label	KSAC Description		Bloom's Taxonomy Level	Cross-Cutting
a	Explain DNS traffic.	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2k
b	Understand OSI model and how it applies to an example.	knowledge	2
c	Identify the layers of the OSI Model.	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2c
d	Summarize the responsibilities of each layer of the OSI Model.	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2d
e	Explain how the OSI Model is applied to Networking.	knowledge	3	Cybersecurity 2e
f	Configure IPv4 classful subnets.	skill	1	Cybersecurity 2f
g	Compare public IP addresses and Private IP addresses.	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2g
h	Identify IPv4 address network ID (Class A, Class B, Class C).	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2h
i	Interpret classless network ID (CIDR block notation).	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2i
j	Explain domain naming conventions (UNC path, FQDN, host name).	knowledge	3	Cybersecurity 2l
k	Compare Network Address Translation and Port Address Translation (NAT vs PAT).	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2n
l	Draw network diagram.	skill	3	Cybersecurity 2o
m	Analyze the output from networking utilities (e.g. Netstat, Tracert, Traceroute, Ping IPConfig, IFConfig).	ability	3	Cybersecurity 2p
n	Discuss network software integration (client software (e.g. Windows 10 or Ubuntu) and server software).	ability	3	Cybersecurity 2q
o	Discuss network hardware integration (workstations, desktop, mobile devices).	knowledge	2	Cybersecurity 2r
p	Communicate best practices for troubleshooting networking issues (layers 1-2 at HS level) (7-step model).	knowledge	3	Cybersecurity 2s