Chapter 7. Security

The Security domain covers approximately 22 percent of the A+ 220-802 exam. As a PC technician, you’re expected to be aware of common prevention methods used to protect IT resources against security threats. This objective includes security best practices to secure a workstation and proper methods of destroying or disposing of resources in such a way that unauthorized individuals cannot access them. You’re also expected to know how to secure both wireless and wired networks used in small offices and home offices.

This chapter covers the following objectives:

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