You're reading from CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide - Third Edition

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Published in Jan 2024

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ISBN-13 9781835461532

Pages 622 pages

Edition 3rd Edition

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Cybersecurity

Author (1):

Ian Neil

Table of Contents (38) Chapters

Preface

1. Domain 1: General Security Concepts

2. Chapter 1: Compare and contrast various types of security controls

3. Chapter 2: Summarize fundamental security concepts

4. Chapter 3: Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security

5. Chapter 4: Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions

6. Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

7. Chapter 5: Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations

8. Chapter 6: Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces

9. Chapter 7: Explain various types of vulnerabilities

10. Chapter 8: Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity

11. Chapter 9: Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise

12. Domain 3: Security Architecture

13. Chapter 10: Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models

14. Chapter 11: Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure

15. Chapter 12: Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data

16. Chapter 13: Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture

17. Domain 4: Security Operations

18. Chapter 14: Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources

19. Chapter 15: Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management

20. Chapter 16: Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management

21. Chapter 17: Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools

22. Chapter 18: Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security

23. Chapter 19: Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management

24. Chapter 20: Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations

25. Chapter 21: Explain appropriate incident response activities

26. Chapter 22: Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation

27. Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight

28. Chapter 23: Summarize elements of effective security governance

29. Chapter 24: Explain elements of the risk management process

30. Chapter 25: Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management

31. Chapter 26: Summarize elements of effective security compliance

32. Chapter 27: Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments

33. Chapter 28: Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices

34. Chapter 29: Accessing the online practice resources

35. Solutions

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Standards

Standards provide a common framework for security practices to ensure consistency and alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Adhering to these standards promotes a security-conscious environment and establishes a foundation for measuring and enhancing security posture. This section covers each of the organizations and standards you will need to be familiar with for your exam.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has produced the following:

ISO 27001 Security: This is a comprehensive and internationally recognized framework for Information Security Management Systems (ISMSs) that has seen global acceptance, making it a valuable credential for organizations operating on a global scale. It takes a holistic view of security, considering organizational and human factors in addition to technical aspects, and places a strong emphasis on risk assessment and management, allowing organizations to tailor security controls to...