Wednesday, 15 June 2005 22:40 EST

Rockland, MA--Syngress Publishing, Inc., today announced the publication of "Network+ Study Guide & Practice Exams" (Exam N10-003) (ISBN:1-931836-42-6), which helps students prepare for the revised CompTIA exam.

"This guide was written by a team of CompTIA subject matter experts and actual exam developers; there is no better team to help networking students study for the Network+ credential," said Amy Pedersen, Vice President of Marketing, Syngress Publishing.

The book begins with an Exam Objective Map that lists each objective by domain and by number, along with its corresponding chapter number. Chapter topics include: Media and Topologies, Network Fundamentals, Network Media, Network Devices, Wireless Technologies, Protocols and Standards, OSI Model, Network Protocols, WAN and Security Standards and Services, Network Operating Systems, Network Implementation, Network Infrastructure and Security, Fault Management and Disaster Recovery, Network Troubleshooting Tools, Network Troubleshooting Methodology, and a Self-Test Appendix.

About the Authors
Robert J. Shimonski (TruSecure TICSA, Cisco CCDP, CCNP, Symantec SPS, NAI Sniffer SCP, Nortel NNCSS, Microsoft MCSE, MCP+I, Novell Master CNE, Prosoft MCIW, SANS.org GSEC, GCIH, CompTIA Server+, Network+, Inet+, A+,
e-Biz+, Security+, HTI+) is a networking and security expert who has
designed, installed, and managed hundreds of wide area and local area networks in corporate, military, and educational facilities worldwide.
Robert has also worked closely with CompTIA, the makers of the Network+ exam, for years. Robert has helped CompTIA build new exams as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), developing exam content for the eBiz+ and HTI+ certifications.

Laura E. Hunter (CISSP, MCSE: Security, MCDBA, Microsoft MVP) is a senior IT specialist with the University of Pennsylvania, where she provides network planning, implementation, and troubleshooting services for various business units and schools within the university. Her specialties include Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 design and implementation, troubleshooting, and security topics. Laura has over a decade of experience in the areas of Windows and Novell networking. Her previous experience includes a position as the director of computer services for the Salvation Army and as the LAN administrator for a medical supply firm.
She is a contributor to the TechTarget family of web sites and to Redmond Magazine (formerly Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine).

Michael Cross (MCSE, MCP+I, CNA, Network+) is an Internet Specialist/Computer Forensic Analyst with the Niagara Regional Police Service. He performs computer forensic examinations on computers involved in criminal investigations and has consulted and assisted in cases dealing with computer-related/internet crimes. In addition to designing and maintaining their web site at www.nrps.com and intranet, he has also provided support in the areas of programming, hardware, and network administration. As part of an Information Technology team that provides support to a user base of over 800 civilian and uniformed users, his theory is that when the users carry guns, you tend to be more motivated in solving their problems.

Background Information
Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into twenty languages. The company's pioneering customer support program, , extends the value of every Syngress title with regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at or email . Syngress books are distributed in the United States and Canada by O'Reilly Media, Inc