Chapter 10. Security

COMPTIA A+ PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 4.1 Given a scenario, prevent, troubleshoot and remove viruses and malware

    • Use antivirus software

    • Identify malware symptoms

    • Quarantine infected systems

    • Research malware types, symptom and solutions (virus encyclopedias)

    • Remediate infected systems

    • Update antivirus software

      • Signature and engine updates

      • Automatic vs. manual

    • Schedule scans

    • Repair boot blocks

    • Scan and removal techniques

      • Safe mode

      • Boot environment

    • Educate end user

  • 4.2 Implement security and troubleshoot common issues

    • Operating systems

      • Local users and groups: Administrator, Power Users, Guest, Users

      • Vista User Access Control (UAC)

      • NTFS vs. Share permissions

        • Allow vs. deny

        • Difference between moving and copying ...

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