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CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Exam Cram ,4th edition::9780133836448

Published by Pearson IT Certification (February 7, 2015) © 2015

Diane Barrett | Martin Weiss | Kirk Hausman
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    CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Exam Cram ,4th edition

    Language: American English

    CompTIA® Security+ Exam Cram, Fourth Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA’s newly updated version of the Security+ exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains a set of 200 questions in two full practice exams. The CD-ROM contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that provides real-time practice and feedback with all the questions so you can simulate the exam.


    Covers the critical information you need to know to score higher on your Security+ exam!


    --Categorize types of attacks, threats, and risks to your systems

    --Secure devices, communications, and network infrastructure

    -- Troubleshoot issues related to networking components

    -- Effectively manage risks associated with a global business environment

    -- Differentiate between control methods used to secure the physical domain

    -- Identify solutions to secure hosts, data, and applications

    -- Compare techniques to mitigate risks in static environments

    -- Determine relevant access control, authorization, and authentication procedures

    -- Select appropriate mitigation techniques in response to attacks and vulnerabilities

    -- Apply principles of cryptography and effectively deploy related solutions

    --Implement security practices from both a technical and an organizational standpoint

     

    Introduction

    Part I: Network Security

    Chapter 1 Secure Network Design

    Implement Security Configuration Parameters on Network Devices and Other Technologies

        Firewalls

        Routers

        Switches

        Load Balancers

        Proxies

        Web Security Gateways

        VPN Concentrators

        NIDS and NIPS

        Protocol Analyzers

        Spam Filter

        UTM Security Appliances

        Web Application Firewall Versus Network Firewall

        Application-Aware Devices

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Use Secure Network Administration Principles

        Rule-Based Management

        Firewall Rules

        VLAN Management

        Secure Router Configuration

        Access Control Lists

        Port Security

        802.1X

        Flood Guards

        Loop Protection

        Implicit Deny

        Network Separation

        Log Analysis

        Unified Threat Management

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Explain Network Design Elements and Components

        DMZ

        Subnetting

        VLAN

        NAT

        Remote Access

        Telephony

        NAC

        Virtualization

        Cloud Computing

        Layered Security/Defense in Depth

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 2 Network Implementation

    Given a Scenario, Implement Common Protocols and Services

        Protocols

        Ports

        OSI Relevance

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Security Issues Related to Wireless Networking

        WPA

        WPA2

        WEP

        EAP

        PEAP

        LEAP

        MAC Filter

        Disable SSID Broadcast

        TKIP

        CCMP

        Antenna Placement

        Power-Level Controls

        Captive Portals

        Antenna Types

        Site Surveys

        VPN (Over Open Wireless)

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Part II: Compliance and Operational Security

    Chapter 3 Risk Management

    Explain the Importance of Risk-Related Concepts

        Control Types

        False Positives

        False Negatives

        Importance of Policies in Reducing Risk

        Risk Calculation

        Qualitative Versus Quantitative Measures

        Vulnerabilities

        Threat Vectors

        Probability/Threat Likelihood

        Risk-Avoidance, Transference, Acceptance, Mitigation, Deterrence

        Risks Associated with Cloud Computing and Virtualization

        Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Summarize the Security Implications of Integrating Systems and Data with Third Parties

        On-Boarding/Off-Boarding Business Partners

        Social Media Networks and/or Applications

        Interoperability Agreements

        Privacy Considerations

        Risk Awareness

        Unauthorized Data Sharing

        Data Ownership

        Data Backups

        Follow Security Policy and Procedures

        Review Agreement Requirements to Verify Compliance and Performance Standards

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Implement Appropriate Risk Mitigation Strategies

        Change Management

        Incident Management

        User Rights and Permissions Reviews

        Perform Routine Audits

        Enforce Policies and Procedures to Prevent Data Loss or Theft

        Enforce Technology Controls

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Implement Basic Forensic Procedures

        Order of Volatility

        Capture System Image

        Network Traffic and Logs

        Capture Video

        Record Time Offset

        Take Hashes

        Screenshots

        Witnesses

        Track Man-Hours and Expense

        Chain of Custody

        Big Data Analysis

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Summarize Common Incident Response Procedures

        Preparation

        Incident Identification

        Escalation and Notification

        Mitigation Steps

        Lessons Learned

        Reporting

        Recovery/Reconstitution Procedures

        First Responder

        Incident Isolation

        Data Breach

        Damage and Loss Control

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 4 Response and Recovery

    Explain the Importance of Security-Related Awareness and Training

        Security Policy Training and Procedures

        Role-Based Training

        Personally Identifiable Information

        Information Classification

        Public

        Data Labeling, Handling, and Disposal

        Compliance with Laws, Best Practices, and Standards

        User Habits

        New Threats and New Security Trends/Alerts

        Use of Social Networking and Peer-to-Peer Services

        Follow Up and Gather Training Metrics to Validate Compliance and Security Posture

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Compare and Contrast Physical and Environmental Controls

        Environmental Controls

        Physical Security

        Control Types

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Summarize Risk Management Best Practices

        Business Continuity Concepts

        Fault Tolerance

        Disaster Recovery Concepts.

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Select the Appropriate Control to Meet the Goals of Security

        Confidentiality

        Integrity

        Availability

        Safety

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Part III: Threats and Vulnerabilities

    Chapter 5 Attacks

    Explain Types of Malware

        Adware

        Viruses

        Worms

        Spyware

        Trojan Horses

        Rootkits

        Backdoors

        Logic Bombs

        Botnets

        Ransomware

        Polymorphic Malware

        Armored Virus

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Summarize Various Types of Attacks

        Man-in-the-Middle

        Denial of Service

        Distributed DoS

        Replay

        DNS Poisoning

        ARP Poisoning

        Spoofing

        Spam

        Phishing and Related Attacks

        Privilege Escalation

        Malicious Insider Threat

        Transitive Access and Client-Side Attacks

        Password Attacks

        Typo Squatting/URL Hijacking

        Watering Hole Attack

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Summarize Social Engineering Attacks and the Associated Effectiveness with Each Attack

        Social Engineering

        Shoulder Surfing

        Dumpster Diving

        Tailgating

        Impersonation

        Hoaxes

        Principles (Reasons for Effectiveness)

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Explain Types of Wireless Attacks

        Jamming/Interference

        Rogue Access Points

        War Driving

        Bluejacking/Bluesnarfing

        Packet Sniffing

        WEP/WPA Attacks

        WPS Attacks

        Near-Field Communication

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Explain Types of Application Attacks

        Browser Threats.

        Code Injections

        Directory Traversal

        Header Manipulation

        Zero-Day

        Buffer Overflows

        Integer Overflows.

        Cookies

        Arbitrary/Remote Code Execution

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 6 Deterrents

    Analyze a Scenario and Select the Appropriate Type of Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques

        Monitoring System Logs

        Hardening

        Network Security

        Security Posture

        Reporting

        Detection Controls Versus Prevention Controls

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate Tools and Techniques to Discover Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

        Interpret Results of Security Assessment Tools

        Tools

        Risk Calculation

        Assessment Technique

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Explain the Proper Use of Penetration Testing Versus Vulnerability Scanning

        Penetration Testing

        Vulnerability Scanning

        Testing

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Part IV: Application, Data, and Host Security

    Chapter 7 Application Security

    Explain the Importance of Application Security Controls and Techniques

        Fuzzing

        Secure Coding Concepts

        Cross-Site Scripting Prevention

        Cross-Site Request Forgery Prevention

        Application Configuration Baseline (Proper Settings)

        Application Hardening

        Application Patch Management

        NoSQL Databases Versus SQL Databases

        Server-Side Versus Client-Side Validation

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 8 Host Security

    Summarize Mobile Security Concepts and Technologies

        Device Security

        Application Security

        BYOD Concerns

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Select the Appropriate Solution to Establish Host Security

        Operating System Security and Settings

        OS Hardening

        Anti-malware

        Patch Management

        White Listing Versus Black Listing Applications

        Trusted OS

        Host-Based Firewalls

        Host-Based Intrusion Detection

        Hardware Security

        Host Software Baselining

        Virtualization

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 9 Data Security

    Implement the Appropriate Controls to Ensure Data Security

        Cloud Storage

        SAN

        Handling Big Data

        Data Encryption

        Hardware-Based Encryption Devices

        Data In-Transit, Data At-Rest, Data In-Use

        Permissions/ACL

        Data Policies

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answer

    Compare and Contrast Alternative Methods to Mitigate Security Risks in Static Environments

        Environments

        Methods

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answer

    What Next?

    Part V: Access Control and Identity Management

    Chapter 10 Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control

    Compare and Contrast the Function and Purpose of Authentication Services

        RADIUS

        TACACS+

        Kerberos

        LDAP

        XTACACS

        SAML

        Secure LDAP

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Select the Appropriate Authentication, Authorization, or Access Control

        Identification Versus Authentication Versus Authorization

        Authorization

        Authentication

        Authentication Factors

        Identification

        Federation

        Transitive Trust/Authentication

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 11 Account Management

    Install and Configure Security Controls When Performing Account Management, Based on Best Practices

        Mitigate Issues Associated with Users with Multiple Account/Roles and/or Shared Accounts

        Account Policy Enforcement

        Group-Based Privileges

        User-Assigned Privileges

        User Access Reviews

        Continuous Monitoring

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Part VI: Cryptography

    Chapter 12 Cryptography Tools and Techniques

    Given a Scenario, Utilize General Cryptography Concepts

        Symmetric Versus Asymmetric

        Elliptic Curve and Quantum Cryptography

        In-Band Versus Out-of-Band Key Exchange

        Session Keys

        Transport Encryption

        Nonrepudiation and Digital Signatures

        Hashing

        Key Escrow

        Steganography

        Use of Proven Technologies

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate Cryptographic Methods

        Wireless Encryption Functions

        Cryptographic Hash Functions

        HMAC

        Symmetric Encryption Algorithms

        Asymmetric Encryption Algorithms

        One-Time Pads

        PGP

        Use of Algorithms with Transport Encryption

        Cipher Suites

        Key Stretching

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Chapter 13 Public Key Infrastructure

    Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate PKI, Certificate Management, and Associated Components

        Public Key Infrastructure Standards

        PKI

        Certificate Policies

        Public and Private Key Usage

        Revocation

        Trust Models

        Cram Quiz

        Cram Quiz Answers

    What Next?

    Practice Exam 1

    Exam Questions

    Answers at a Glance

    Answers with Explanations

     

    On the CD:

    Practice Exam 2

    Glossary

     

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