You're reading from CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide Develop CASP+ skills and learn all the key topics needed to prepare for the certification exam

Product type Paperback

Published in Mar 2022

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781801816779

Length 654 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Concepts

Cybersecurity

Author (1):

Mark Birch

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Table of Contents (23) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Security Architecture

2. Chapter 1: Designing a Secure Network Architecture FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Integrating Software Applications into the Enterprise

4. Chapter 3: Enterprise Data Security, Including Secure Cloud and Virtualization Solutions

5. Chapter 4: Deploying Enterprise Authentication and Authorization Controls

6. Section 2: Security Operations

7. Chapter 5: Threat and Vulnerability Management

8. Chapter 6: Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Methods and Tools

9. Chapter 7: Risk Mitigation Controls

10. Chapter 8: Implementing Incident Response and Forensics Procedures

11. Section 3: Security Engineering and Cryptography

12. Chapter 9: Enterprise Mobility and Endpoint Security Controls

13. Chapter 10: Security Considerations Impacting Specific Sectors and Operational Technologies

14. Chapter 11: Implementing Cryptographic Protocols and Algorithms

15. Chapter 12: Implementing Appropriate PKI Solutions, Cryptographic Protocols, and Algorithms for Business Needs

16. Section 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

17. Chapter 13: Applying Appropriate Risk Strategies

18. Chapter 14: Compliance Frameworks, Legal Considerations, and Their Organizational Impact

19. Chapter 15: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts

20. Chapter 16: Mock Exam 1

21. Chapter 17: Mock Exam 2

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Penetration testing

Penetration testing can be performed by in-house teams, but regulatory compliance may dictate that independent verification is obtained. It is important you choose a pen testing team that is qualified and trustworthy. The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) recommends that United Kingdom government agencies choose a penetration tester that holds one of the following accreditations:

CREST: https://www.crest-approved.org/
Tigerscheme: https://www.tigerscheme.org/
Cyber Scheme: https://www.thecyberscheme.org/

It is important that penetration testers use an industry-standard framework. There are many to choose from. One very useful resource is Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). They offer guidance, allowing organizations to select testing criteria to meet regulatory compliance. More information can be found at the following link: http://www.pentest-standard.org/index.php/Exploitation.

One of the popular standards is the Penetration...