Chapter 10Social Engineering and Other Foes
THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA SECURITY+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:
1.2 Compare and contrast types of attacks.
- Social engineering: Phishing; Spear phishing; Whaling; Vishing; Tailgating; Impersonation; Dumpster diving; Shoulder surfing; Hoax; Watering hole attack; Principles (reasons for effectiveness): Authority; Intimidation; Consensus; Scarcity; Familiarity; Trust; Urgency
- 3.9 Explain the importance of physical security controls.
- Lighting; Signs; Fencing/gate/cage; Security guards; ...
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