Chapter 6. Deterrents

This chapter covers the following official CompTIA Security+ Certification exam objectives:

• Analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques

• Implement assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities

• Within the realm of vulnerability assessments, explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning

(For more information on the official CompTIA Security+ Certification exam topics, see the “About the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam” section in the Introduction.)

In most situations it is not possible nor even prudent to try to completely eliminate risks. Remember that risk is typically a result of some type of benefit gained. One ...

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