You're reading from CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam to help you pass on the first attempt

Product type Paperback

Published in Dec 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800564244

Length 550 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

Kali Linux

Concepts

Cybersecurity

Author (1):

Ian Neil

Preface

1. Objectives for the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam

2. Section 1: Security Aims and Objectives FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 1: Understanding Security Fundamentals

4. Chapter 2: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

5. Chapter 3: Investigating Identity and Access Management

6. Chapter 4: Exploring Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

7. Section 2: Monitoring the Security Infrastructure

8. Chapter 5: Monitoring, Scanning, and Penetration Testing

9. Chapter 6: Understanding Secure and Insecure Protocols

10. Chapter 7: Delving into Network and Security Concepts

11. Chapter 8: Securing Wireless and Mobile Solutions

12. Section 3: Protecting the Security Environment

13. Chapter 9: Identifying Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

14. Chapter 10: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

15. Chapter 11: Managing Application Security

16. Chapter 12: Dealing with Incident Response Procedures

17. Section 4: Mock Tests

18. Chapter 13: Mock Exam 1

19. Mock Exam 1 Solutions

20. Chapter 14: Mock Exam 2

21. Mock Exam 2 Solutions

22. Chapter Review Solutions

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Review Questions

Now it's time to check your knowledge. Answer the questions, then check your answers, found in the Solutions section at the end of the book:

What is a vulnerability in relation to risk management?
What is the purpose of BPA?
What is a multiparty risk?
What is IP theft?
What is the difference between an MOU and an MOA?
What is tokenization and why is it stronger than encryption?
One of the junior members of the IT team installs more copies of a piece of software than are allowed by the licenses that the company has purchased. What have they just carried out?
What is the purpose of an ISA?
How does the shadow IT threat actor operate and what type of attack could benefit from their actions?
What is an inherent risk?
What are the four stages of the information life cycle?
Why would you use STIX\TAXII?
What is the benefit of introducing a separation of duties in the finance department?
What is the...