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  • Fully reflects major changes in the new 2014 Security+ exam - including more how-to help, and more coverage of risk management
  • Designed to help candidates rapidly assess where they stand - and quickly master what they need to learn
  • Includes test-taking strategies, time-saving tips, Exam Notes, and two sample exams 

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  • Copyright 2015
  • Dimensions: 6" x 9"
  • Pages: 592
  • Edition: 4th
  • EPUB (Watermarked)
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-383644-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-383644-8

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

Sample Content

Table of Contents

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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