CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 7th Edition

Chapter 7Host, Data, and Application Security

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA SECURITY+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

•  1.3 Explain threat actor types and attributes.
  • Types of actors: Script kiddies; Hacktivist; Organized crime; Nation states/APT; Insiders; Competitors
  • Attributes of actors: Internal/external; Level of sophistication; Resources/funding; Intent/motivation
  • Use of open-source intelligence
•  1.6 Explain the impact associated with types of vulnerabilities.
  • Race conditions
  • Vulnerabilities due to: End-of-life systems; Embedded ...