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The IRS recently published its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. The first five focus on ways criminals prey on unsuspecting tax payers. While many security professionals are aware of these scams, they can easily ensnare their friends and …Determining Malware Types
Malicious software (malware) and social engineering are two common attack categories that any organization will face, but there are some complexities to each category. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 exam, you should have a basic understanding of determining …Managing Network Vulnerabilities
As a security professional, you need to be aware of the different security issues associated with threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and the tools available to combat them. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 exam, you should have a basic …Encryption Algorithms Concepts
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 exam, you should have a good understanding of cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics. This includes encryption algorithms. For example, can you answer this practice test question? Q. Your organization is investigating possible methods …Implementing Spam Security Controls
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of some common security controls used to protect against malware. This includes spam filters on mail gateways. For example, can you answer this question? Q. …Identifying Critical Systems
Business continuity planning helps an organization predict and plan for potential outages of critical services or functions. The goal is to ensure that critical business operations continue and the organization can survive the outage. If you’re planning to take the …Basic Forensics Concepts
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a good understanding of basic forensics concepts. A forensic evaluation helps the organization collect and analyze data as evidence it can use in the prosecution of a …Identifying Physical Security Access Controls
Physical security access controls attempt to control entry and exits, and organizations commonly implement different controls at different boundaries. If you’re planning to take the Security+ SY0-501 exam, you should have a good understanding of the importance of physical security controls. For example, can you …Schmucks Still Scamming and Stealing
The IRS* called me recently and left a message on my phone. Apparently, they issued a warrant for my arrest and plan to notify the local police to find and arrest me if I don’t pay them an unspecified sum. …Organizational Security Policies
Written security policies are administrative controls that identify a security plan. If you’re planning to take the Security+ SY0-501 exam, you should have good understanding of the importance of policies, plans and procedures related to organizational security. Personnel create plans and procedures to implement security …Understanding Advanced Security Devices
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of advanced security devices used to secure networks. For example, can you answer this practice test question? Q. Of the following choices, what can …Using Security Tools
Several security tools are available for use by security professionals and attackers alike. If you’re planning to take the Security+ SY0-501 exam, you should have basic understanding of using appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization such as using command …Early Detection Saves Lives
Chances are that you know someone that has breast cancer. Even if you and the other person don’t know it. However, in this case ignorance is not bliss. What you and others don’t know can kill. About six months ago, I …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 …
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CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-501 Study Guide
is an update to the top-selling SY0-201, SY0-301, and SY0-401 study guides, which have helped thousands of readers pass the exam the first time they took it. It includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous three versions.
. Over one hour and 40 minutes of additional audio.
. This includes labs, extra practice test questions, and supplementary materials
