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Secure Staging Deployment Concepts
Another concept within secure systems design is secure staging and deployment concepts. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should be able to explain the importance of secure staging deployment concepts. These include sandboxing, controlling the …DER and CER Certificates
What is the difference between DER and CER encoded certificates? CompTIA added these into the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, so if you plan to take it, you should have a good understanding of these encoding types. The primary differences are: Canonical …Advanced Attacks and Countermeasures
Attackers lurk almost everywhere. If you have computer systems, you can’t escape them. However, you can be proactive in identifying the different types of attacks and take steps to prevent them, or at least prevent their effectiveness. If you’re planning …7 Steps to Security+ (SY0-501) Certification
The CompTIA Security+ certification is a popular certification within the IT field. One IT hiring manager told me that if a résumé doesn’t include the Security+ certification, or a higher-level security certification, he simply sets it aside. He won’t even talk to …Security+ and Subtle Phrases
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you may run across questions with subtle word choices. For example, a question could have one answer correct. However, a subtle change in a phrase in a question would make …Firmware/Hardware Security
If you’re planning to take the Security+SY0-501 exam, you should have a basic understanding of implementing secure systems design. This includes firmware/hardware security, operating systems, and peripherals. For example, can you answer this question? Q. What functions does an HSM include? A. Reduces …Using Command-Line Tools
Command-line tools can be invaluable when troubleshooting or analyzing systems. If you know how to use them, they can make many tasks easier. More, if you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding …Memory Management Techniques
Many application attacks take advantage of vulnerabilities in a system’s memory. Because of this, it’s important for developers to use secure memory management techniques within their code. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a …Free Cyber Security Tips
Did you know that you can get free cyber security tips and alerts from US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)? These pop into my inbox regularly, and many are very informative. Here are a few, copied and pasted from …Symmetric Encryption Concepts
Symmetric encryption is a type of encryption that uses a single key to encrypt and decrypt data. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 exam, you should have a basic understanding of cryptography concepts such as cipher types and cipher modes. …Understanding Secure Coding Concepts
Secure coding concepts are important for application developers to understand. Additionally, IT security managers who manage development projects should understand these concepts, even if they aren’t writing the code. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 exam, you should have …A Tale of Two Test Takers
It was the best of test taking days. It was the worst of test taking days. It was the age of critical thinking. It was the age of memorization. It was a time of celebration and elation. It was a …Managing Accounts Principles
When an account is active, access control methods are used to control what the user can do. Additionally, administrators use access controls to control when and where users can log on. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ …Russian Hacking Exposed
Russian hacking was exposed in a detailed indictment of 12 Russians by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). While reading through it I was intrigued at how the indictment laid out methods that the Russians used in clear and simple …Using Defense-In-Depth Strategy
It’s common to implement several controls using a defense-in-depth strategy. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a good understanding of frameworks, best practices, and secure configuration guides. This includes implementing defense-in-depth/layered security to protect …
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