5.2. Security Features
There are a number of security "features" that CompTIA expects you to be aware of for this portion of the exam. All constitute some level of protection you can add to make your system more secure. Table 5.1 lists some of the most common problem areas that arise with security.
| Area | Identifying Symptoms |
|---|---|
| BIOS | Problems/compromises involving the BIOS typically prevent the system from starting properly. You may be required to enter a password you don't know, or control of the system is never handed to the OS after POST. |
| Smart cards | Problems with smart cards become apparent when users are unable to access data, or logs show that they accessed data they never truly did. |
| Biometrics | If there is a problem ... |
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