CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide
Develop CASP+ skills and learn all the key topics needed to prepare for the certification exam
Mark Birch
BIRMINGHAM—MUMBAI
CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide
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Contributors
About the author
Mark Birch is an experienced courseware developer and lecturer in information systems and cyber security. Mark has been helping students attain their learning goals for over 25 years. He has been developing content and teaching CompTIA CASP since its inception in 2011 and understands the subject area in depth. He began his career working as an engineer within the aerospace industry for BAE Systems (a major defense contractor), gaining a thorough understanding of industrial controls, CAD/CAM systems, and design principles. Graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a BSc in Information Technology, Mark has also gained accreditation in the following: Microsoft, CompTIA, Citrix, Novell Networking, and ITIL.
About the reviewers
Filip Korngut has over 15 years of experience in information security and systems engineering in the oil and gas, mining, and digital health sectors. He has extensive experience leading the development of major software and digital transformation solutions with primary focus on cybersecurity leadership and technology. Filip has led cybersecurity engagements for the big four consulting firms and has a passion for establishing organizational cybersecurity programs. Filip has two sons with his beautiful wife Erin and a dog named Lily.
Arron Stebbing is a Principal, Sales Acceleration, Technical Trainer at Veeam Software. Arron develops and delivers training programs about modern data protection software.
Arron also contributes to CompTIA as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee and as a subject matter expert for exam development.
Arron is a Certified Facilitator of the LEGO® Serious Play® method. He uses the science-backed process to bring creativity, exuberance, and the inspiration of play to the serious concerns of organizations in the business world.
Arron has extensive experience building and operating cloud service provider environments and has been working in the IT industry for more than 17 years. Arron can communicate with executives about business value and outcomes as well as educate technical teams on how to deliver the business value required to meet the requirements.
Shubham Mishra is India's youngest cyber security expert and a leading name in the field of ethical hacking. He is the founder and CEO of TOAE Security Solutions and has dedicated his life to the robust development of cyber security methods that are being used worldwide. Shubham has worked with some of the largest companies in the world for more than a decade and continues to provide up-to-date and relevant content for the industry.