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Wireless Security Protocols
Wireless security has improved over the years, but wireless networks are still susceptible to vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, many users just don’t understand how to lock down a wireless network adequately. If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, …Identifying Common Commands
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of common commands that you can run on your primary computer or within a virtual machine. The CompTIA Security+ objectives list several command-line …Understanding Access Management Controls
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a good understanding of identity and access management controls. For example, can you answer this question? Q. Your organization is implementing an SDN. Management wants to …Tax Scams
It’s tax season and you know that means. More tax scams. A neighbor recently reported that she received a phone call from someone stating she was from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The caller (let’s call her the scammer) said my …Risk Assessment Methods
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of risk management processes and concepts. This includes risk assessment methods used by organizations to mitigate risks using different types of security controls. …Comparing Labels and Lattice
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Criminals have increasingly used neighbor spoofing when launching vishing attacks. This apparently became popular in 2018 and has been steadily increasing. Vishing is a a type of phishing attack using phones. Phone spoofing is when a caller changes the number …Encrypting & Decrypting Email
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of the basic concepts of cryptography. This includes ensuring confidentiality of email by encrypting and decrypting email contents. For example, can you answer …Understanding Cryptography Algorithms
If you’re planning to take the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a good understanding of cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics. This includes symmetric algorithms like AES, DES, 3DES, RC4, Blowfish/Twofish. For example, can you answer this …HTTPS Transport Encryption
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If you’re planning to take the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of cryptographic attacks. This includes common password attacks that attempt to discover or bypass passwords used for authentication on systems and networks, and for different types …Web Application Attacks
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Is Your Computer Spying On You?
Is your computer spying on you? If it has a webcam, you may be surprised at easy it is to remotely enable it and have it send pictures. Years ago, I saw a news segment where a reporter showed how …
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CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-501 Study Guide
Because wireless networks broadcast over the air, anyone who has a wireless transceiver can intercept the transmissions. You can secure wireless networks with several different steps, but the most important step is to implement a strong security protocol, such as Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2). The primary security protocols available for wireless networks includes WPA, WPA2, and TKIP.
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