CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-401, 3rd Edition

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Copyright
4. Publisher's Note
5. Dedication
6. Acknowledgments
7. About the Author
8. Introduction
   1. Security+ Acronyms
9. Chapter 1: Network Security
   1. 1.1 Implement security configuration parameters on network devices and other technologies
   2. 1.2 Given a scenario, use secure network administration principles
   3. 1.3 Explain network design elements and components
   4. 1.4 Given a scenario, implement common protocols and services
   5. 1.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues related to wireless networking
   6. Review Questions
10. Chapter 2: Compliance and Operational Security
    1. 2.1 Explain the importance of risk-related concepts
    2. 2.2 Summarize the security implications of integrating systems and data with third parties
    3. 2.3 Given a scenario, implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies
    4. 2.4 Given a scenario, implement basic forensic procedures
    5. 2.5 Summarize common incident response procedures
    6. 2.6 Explain the importance of security-related awareness and training
    7. 2.7 Compare and contrast physical security and environmental controls
    8. Control types
    9. 2.8 Summarize risk-management best practices
    10. 2.9 Given a scenario, select the appropriate control to meet the goals of security
    11. Review Questions
11. Chapter 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities
    1. 3.1 Explain types of malware
    2. 3.2 Summarize various types of attacks
    3. 3.3 Summarize social engineering attacks and the associated effectiveness with each attack
    4. 3.4 Explain types of wireless attacks
    5. 3.5 Explain types of application attacks
    6. 3.6 Analyze a scenario and select the appropriate type of mitigation and deterrent techniques
    7. 3.7 Given a scenario, use appropriate tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities
    8. 3.8 Explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning
    9. Review Questions
12. Chapter 4: Application, Data, and Host Security
    1. 4.1 Explain the importance of application security controls and techniques
    2. 4.2 Summarize mobile security concepts and technologies
    3. 4.3 Given a scenario, select the appropriate solution to establish host security
    4. 4.4 Implement the appropriate controls to ensure data security
    5. 4.5 Compare and contrast alternative methods to mitigate security risks in static environments
    6. Review Questions
13. Chapter 5: Access Control and Identity Management
    1. 5.1 Compare and contrast the function and purpose of authentication services.
    2. 5.2 Given a scenario, select the appropriate authentication, authorization, or access control.
    3. 5.3 Install and configure security controls when performing account management, based on best practices.
    4. Review Questions
14. Chapter 6: Cryptography
    1. 6.1 Given a scenario, utilize general cryptography concepts
    2. 6.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate cryptographic methods
    3. 6.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate PKI, certificate management, and associated components
    4. Review Questions
15. Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Network Security
    2. Chapter 2: Compliance and Operational Security
    3. Chapter 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities
    4. Chapter 4: Application, Data, and Host Security
    5. Chapter 5: Access Control and Identity Management
    6. Chapter 6: Cryptography
16. Appendix B: About the Additional Study Tools
    1. Additional Study Tools
    2. System Requirements
    3. Using the Study Tools
    4. Troubleshooting
17. Free Online Study Tools
18. End User License Agreement