Aspire Journeys
441 Network Operations Specialist Advanced Certification Journey
- 45 Courses | 47h 2m 10s
- 1 Lab | 21h
- Includes Test Prep
Network Operations Specialists plans, implements, and operates network services / systems, to include hardware and virtual environments.
COURSES INCLUDED
CompTIA CASP+: Assessing & Managing Risk
Recognizing threats and managing risk are key to hardening an organization's security posture. In this course, you'll explore how to apply risk management frameworks to assess and mitigate risk, as well as how to identify threat actors and physical risks. Next, you'll learn how to mitigate risks related to human resources and social engineering techniques. You'll then move on to examine how to work with qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. Lastly, you'll learn about insider threats, supply chain dependencies, and sources of threat intelligence. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
15 videos |
1h 25m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Virtualization Security
Securing today's enterprise computing environments means understanding how virtualization is used. Organizations must consider how to secure virtualization solutions used both on-premises in and the cloud. In this course, you'll learn to identify various types of virtualization solutions such as network virtualization, operating system virtualization, desktop, and app virtualization. You will then learn to distinguish the difference between type 1 and type 2 hypervisors. Next, you'll focus on virtualization security and how to deploy virtual machines on-premises. Lastly, you'll learn to work with application containers. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
12 videos |
1h
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Secure Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is widely used by individuals and enterprises to outsource IT solutions. In this course, you'll begin with learning how to identify cloud deployment and service models. Next, you'll review cloud service level agreements, cloud security solutions, and how to work with cloud VNets. Moving on, you'll learn how to configure cloud autoscaling to increase application availability. You'll also explore now to deploy a cloud-based firewall, configure firewall routing, and enable RDP through cloud firewalls. Lastly, you'll learn how to create a cloud key vault and enable cloud storage security. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
19 videos |
1h 50m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Cryptography & PKI
Cryptography has long played a role in securing sensitive information. In this course, you'll begin with an overview of cryptography and how it can secure data at rest and data in motion. You'll then learn how to enable EFS and BitLocker to protect data at rest. You'll explore how to identify methods by which cryptography can protect data in transit and configure network security via IPsec. Finally, you'll examine how PKI uses certificates to secure IT systems through HTTPS, SSH remote management, and generating file system hashes. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
17 videos |
1h 51m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: Storage & Network Security
On-premises and cloud-based storage security solutions are very similar in nature. In this course, you'll learn how to determine which RAID disk solution best applies in a given situation, as well as how to secure various network storage solutions and DNS. Next, you'll learn to recognize when to apply firewalls to secure networks and how to configure various firewall solutions. Moving on, you'll explore how to configure a VPN and secure wired and wireless networks. Lastly, you'll examine how to manage servers through a jump box and how attackers enable reverse shells. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
16 videos |
1h 47m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: Authentication & Authorization
Securing user and device logins, as well as access to IT resources, relates to authentication and authorization. In this course, you'll learn how to differentiate between authentication and authorization and also ow to enable 2FA and MFA user authentication. Next, you'll explore how to enable Wi-Fi RADIUS authentication, configure SELinux, and enable attribute-based control in Windows. Lastly, you'll examine how to use Group Policy to configure password policy settings, crack passwords using freely available tools like the Johnny tool, brute-force RDP using Hydra, and limit cloud admin access using role-based access control. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
11 videos |
1h 1m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: IT Governance & Security Compliance
IT governance involves ensuring that business and regulatory compliance needs are met by IT solutions. In this course, you'll learn to identify common data privacy standards and regulations, as well as various types of business agreements. Next, you'll learn to classify personally identifiable information using various methods including Macie for data discovery and classification. You'll explore how to use Azure Information Protection to enable DLP and tag cloud resources to facilitate resource management. You'll then examine how to securely wipe a storage device and identify common organization security policies. Lastly, you'll learn how to identify data roles and configure cloud data retention. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
12 videos |
1h 7m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: Mobile & Embedded Devices
Mobile devices have become ubiquitous and as a result deserve the attention of cybersecurity specialists. In this course, you'll explore how mobile, embedded, drones, and IoT devices are used and their related security risks. Next, you'll learn how to search for vulnerable devices using the Shodan web site. Moving on, you'll explore how to secure remote network connectivity with a VPN and examine smartphone hardening techniques. Lastly, you'll learn how to register and manage an Android device using a Mobile Device Management solution. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
42m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Industrial Computing Environments
Industrial control systems present a unique security risk when it comes to public services such as power, water, and other industrial processes. In this course, you'll learn how to recognize common industrial network protocols and terminology. Next, you'll learn how Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition relates to industrial control systems. You'll explore NIST ICS security control documentation. Lastly, you'll learn how to configure an S7 PLC emulator and use Metasploit to stop the device. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
39m
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Emerging Technologies & SecDevOps
Emerging technologies present unique security risks in that the technology is not yet mature. Software developers must adhere to secure development practices to minimize threat impacts. In this course, you'll learn how to identify security risks associated with emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, and 3-D printing. You'll also learn to identify the top 10 web app threats and use the OWASP ZAP tool to identify web app vulnerabilities. Next, you'll explore how to securely develop and deploy software solutions. Lastly, you learn to distinguish between various testing techniques. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
43m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: Monitoring & Incident Response
Enterprise IT monitoring is crucial in detecting potential security incidents. In this course, you'll explore various monitoring methods for hosts, devices, and networks. Next, you'll learn to configure log forwarding and work with logs through PowerShell. Moving on, you'll learn to recognize when to use honeyfiles, honeypots, and honeynets, as well as SIEM and SOAR solutions. You'll then examine intrusion detection and prevention and how they are used to secure a network. Lastly, you'll explore the use of tools such as Snort, tcpdump, nmap, and Wireshark for analyzing networks and network traffic. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
15 videos |
1h 27m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: Vulnerabilities & Hardening
Cybersecurity specialists must be able to identify vulnerabilities and apply security controls to mitigate threats. In this course, you'll learn how to identify the steps attackers take to gain access to resources and examine physical security issues. Next, you'll learn how network segmentation can increase security, how attackers use zombies and botnets, and how common attacks take place. Moving on, you'll explore common hardening techniques, how to scan for vulnerabilities, and how to setup up a WSUS server. Lastly, you'll learn how to use the Metasploit framework and crack WPA2 Wi-Fi passphrases. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
13 videos |
1h
Assessment
Badge
CompTIA CASP+: Digital Forensics
Gathering digital evidence for use in a court of law is done using very specific techniques. In this course, you'll learn to recognize the process by which hardware and software digital forensic tools are used to acquire and analyze evidence. Next, you'll learn to work with file system hashing and forensic disk image acquisition including creating and hashing a Linux disk image. You'll also explore how to use FTK imager to acquire a forensic disk image. Lastly, you'll explore how to retrieve Android device information using the Android Debug Bridge and hide messages using steganography. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
8 videos |
39m
Assessment
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CompTIA CASP+: Business Continuity
Business continuity measures ensure that business operations continue during disruptions. In this course, you'll learn how to identify common disaster recovery terms and techniques and plan how to respond to business disruptions. Next, you'll learn to identify how to use physical and logical redundancy, clustering and load balancing to increase system and application availability. Lastly, you'll explore cloud-based load balancing and backups including learning how to configure and deploy a Microsoft Azure Load Balancer as well as back up data using Microsoft Azure. This course is one of a collection of courses that prepares learners for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam.
7 videos |
35m
Assessment
Badge
COURSES INCLUDED
CCNA 2020: Networking Components
Familiarize yourself with the knowledge and skills required for various IT careers, as well as a high-level overview of the CCNA exam topics. Examine hardware and software you should be able to identify as a CCNA professional, as well as where these components are used and how they are connected. In addition, discover the roles, functions, and importance of routers and switches in a conventional networking infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
50m
Assessment
Badge
CCNA 2020: Networking Components - NGFW, NGIPS, & Cisco DNA Center
Explore NGFW and NGIPS security devices, including how they differ from traditional firewalls and IPS devices and why they are needed in today's networking environment. Examine the purpose of Cisco DNA Center, its interface, and how it is used to work with network programmability. The goal of intent-based networking management is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
37m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: WLCs, Access Points, Servers, & Endpoints
Explore the roles and functions of Wireless LAN Controllers and Wireless Access Points, including when they and are not required. Additionally, examine where servers and endpoints fit into network infrastructure and the purposes they serve. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
40m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures
Explore network topology architectures, including where to use them and their components. In addition, examine data center topology architectures, including traditional and spine-leaf, and the differences between them. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
30m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures - WAN, Cloud, & SOHO
Explore the different WAN access topology architectures that network technicians need to be able to identify and understand. Examine the basic topologies implemented, regardless of whether you're using MPLS, MetroE, Broadband PPPoE, or VPNs for connectivity. Discover cloud network topology architectures and the terminology that describes them, and SOHO network topology architectures and the differences between home and small office components uses in a SOHO environment. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
53m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Interfaces & Cabling
Explore the basics of building networking pathways, the different physical interfaces and cabling used in networking for connecting devices together, and the basic logical topology created by components. Delve into the fiber-optic, copper, and Ethernet cabling and when to use them, and examine the concept of Power Over Ethernet. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
55m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Physical & Configuration Issues
Discover how to identify physical and configuration issues that can occur at Layer 1. On Cisco routers and switches, examine some of the different issues that interrupt data flow. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
37m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Networking Protocols
Explore networking protocols and the differences between TCP and UDP. Discover the differences in TCP and UDP header components, how TCP and UDP work across the network, and which upper level protocols use TCP and UDP. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
42m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: IP Addressing Basics & Configuration
Familiarize yourself with the basics of IP addressing and the hardware and software components a CCNA professional should be able to identify. Examine where components are used and how they are connected for networking. In addition, discover how to configure IPv4 addresses on physical and logical interfaces and verify the configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
56m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: IPv4 Subnetting
Explore subnetting principles as an important part of your exam preparation. Discover how to subnet various class addresses and the difference between them. Examine methods for speeding up the subnetting process and how to perform a VLSm with an address space. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
5 videos |
1h 46m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: IPv6 Addressing & Configuration
Explore the basics of identifying IPv6 addresses and why you should be using them. Examine the different types of IPv6 addresses, how to configure them on Cisco devices and on a Windows OS, and how to find IP addressing information in various operating systems. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 22m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Virtualization Concepts
Discover virtualization concepts that IT professionals should know, types of virtualization, and how to install a virtual machine. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
37m
Assessment
Badge
CCNA 2020: Network Access, VLAN Configuration, & Interswitch Connectivity
Explore how network access can be configured, as well as how switches function and why they are the choice for LAN connectivity over hubs. Examine the basics of VLANs, how to create them on switches, types of VLANs, and how to verify configuration. In addition, discover why you would connect multiple switches, how to do it, and how to verify your configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
6 videos |
1h 51m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: L2 Discovery Protocols & L2 and L3 EtherChannel Configuration
Familiarize yourself with L2 discovery protocols, including how to configure Cisco Discovery Protocol and Link Local Discovery Protocol and verify their configuration. Examine L2 EtherChannel configuration, including why to use it, options and verification commands, and the protocols that can be used. In addition, how to configure L3 EtherChannel and how configuration differs from L2 EtherChannel is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
5 videos |
1h 21m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Spanning Tree Protocol
Explore Spanning Tree Protocol, including why it is needed and how to configure it and verify configuration. Discover how to diagram the logic of STP, different types of STP, and how to configure Rapid PVST+ on Cisco switches. In addition, examine reasons for using PortFast and BPDU Guard and why they shouldn't be used on trunks. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
4 videos |
1h 24m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Cisco Wireless Architecture & WLAN Components
Explore the basics of wireless networking, including what is required to set up a wireless network, and Cisco wireless architectures and AP modes. Discover different components connected to the WLC, how devices are physically connected, and the types of connections needed in wireless infrastructure. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
56m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Cisco WLC Configuration & Wireless Management Access
Explore the GUI interface of a Cisco WLC and discover where to configure WLANs, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced WLAN settings. Discover the different authentication settings for your WLAN by configuring WPA2 PSK through the GUI. Examine where to configure different management access options in the WLC, including settings for SSH, HTTP-HTTPS access, and serial connections. The use of TACACS+/RADIUS for authentication is also covered. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
36m
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CCNA 2020: Static Routing
Explore routing basics, including how frames move through routes to a destination and how routers build routing tables. Discover the use of IPv4 and IPv6 static default and network routes, and how to implement additional types of IPv4 and IPv4 routes. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
6 videos |
2h 3m
Assessment
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CCNA 2020: Dynamic Routing
Explore the concept of dynamic routing, including protocol types, metrics, and how routers learn routes. Examine OSPF concepts such as conditions for becoming OSPF neighbors, how OSPF works, and how to configure and verify it. In addition, discover how to configure FHRPs and why you would use them, and configure VRRP and GLBP. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
5 videos |
1h 58m
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CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying NAT
Explore networking services a CCNA professional should be aware of. Examine the use of NAT with IPv4, configure static NAT, and the drawbacks of using static NAT. Discover how to configure dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation, and how to verify the working configuration. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
54m
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CCNA 2020: NTP, DNS, & DHCP
Discover how to configure NTP, as well why its needed and how it is used for network device synchronization. Explore DNS and how to configure a Cisco router to work as a DNS server. Examine how DHCP manage and distributes IP information and how to configure a DHCP server and relay. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 3m
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CCNA 2020: SNMP, Syslog, & PHB for QoS
Explore SNMP, including why you need to know about it and how to configure it. Examine the different versions and how to configure version 2c and 3 to make a router send SNMP information to the SNMP server. Delve into Syslog, including how actions are logged on Cisco devices, where logs are stored, and how to understand the log messages. In addition, discover the need for QoS and what per-hop behaviors do. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 6m
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CCNA 2020: Configuring SSH, FTP, & TFTP
Discover how to configure IP services such as SSH, FTP, and TFTP. Explore the importance of enabling remote access using SSH instead of Telnet, elements required to ensure remove access to devices is secured, how to verify secured access, and use FTP and TFTP to back up the IOS image. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
42m
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CCNA 2020: IT Security Concepts
Explore the security concepts and terminology a CCNA professional should be familiar with. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
22m
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CCNA 2020: Security Program &Password Policy Components
Explore the basics of security programs including end user security components, user awareness, training, and physical access controls. Discover how to establish and manage a security password policy, factoring in complexity requirements. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
38m
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CCNA 2020: AAA Security & VPN Types
Explore Cisco's new model security, AAA security. Discover the differences between authentication, authorization, and accounting, and how to configure a router to use a RADIUS server and verify the configuration. Examine VPN types, including remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs, and when to use them. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
38m
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CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying ACLs
Explore the use of ACLs on Cisco devices and how to configure and verify standard, extended, and named ACLs. In addition, examine the differences between named and numbered ACLs. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
58m
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CCNA 2020: Configuring Port Security, DHCP Snooping, & DAI
Explore the importance of port security and the steps and options required to configure static and sticky port security. Discover how to configure DHCP snooping and Dynamic ARP Inspection and why they are used and configured on switches. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 2m
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CCNA 2020: Automation, Network Programmability, & SDN Architectures
Explore the concepts of automation and programmability domain objectives. Delve into network programmability, why it's needed, and why you should know about it. Examine the SDN Architecture and its terminology, as well as the difference between data and control planes. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
39m
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CCNA 2020: APIs & Cisco DNA Center
Examine the concept of APIs, including REST-based APIs, data encoding, and authentication methods. Explore the differences between traditional campus device management and Cisco DNA Center device management, and the benefits and uses of Cisco DNA Center. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
3 videos |
1h 5m
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CCNA 2020: Configuration Management & JSON Encoded Data
Examine the need for configuration management, as well as some of the configuration management utilities available. Explore the basics of data formats, including the structure of JSON encoded data and why it's used in networking programmability. This course can be used in preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate 200-301 certification exam.
2 videos |
38m
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