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CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

You're reading from   CompTIA A+ Practice Tests Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) Pass the CompTIA A+ exams on your first attempt with rigorous practice questions

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837633180
Length 446 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Introduction

This chapter will test an exam candidate’s knowledge of security concepts, procedures, and security best practices. Threats and threat actors are constantly changing, and security professionals must understand how to recognize threats and mitigate them in different ways. Common environments that need to be secured include wireless networks, small office/home office (SOHO) networks, enterprise networks, and situations where securing remote access is crucial. Mobile devices and support for IoT also present many challenges for security professionals. It is important to understand the threats posed by social engineering, often referred to as hacking humans (where users are targeted). To mitigate these threats, it is important to recognize the correct controls that need to be enabled and to understand the correct response to specific threats.

In order to be successful in the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) certification exam, candidates must be familiar with the following...

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