Chapter 4. Application, Data, and Host Security
About 16 percent of the SY0-301 exam comes from this domain. You need to have a good grasp of application, data, and host security, which are key areas of knowledge for security professionals. Consider how many different viruses and worms have exploited unpatched computers. Also, look at the number of corporations that have been the victims of SQL injection attacks that exploit holes in applications. As a Security+ candidate, you need to know the importance of application security. You also need to be able to explain how to carry out the appropriate procedures to establish host security. Finally, you need to understand the importance of data security. Think for a moment about how many online databases ...
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