Summary

In this chapter, you learned about the various issues related to security that appear on the A+ 220-802 exam. Security is a popular topic in computing, and the ways in which a miscreant can cause harm increase regularly. Because of this, CompTIA expects everyone who is A+ certified to understand the basic principles of security and be familiar with solutions that exist.

In this chapter, you learned of security problem areas and issues that can be easily identified. Problem areas include viruses, Trojans, worms, and spyware. Security solutions include implementing encryption technology, using authentication, implementing firewalls, and incorporating security at many levels.

Security is a set of processes and products. For a security program to be effective, all of its parts must work and be coordinated by the organization.