- Cover Page
- About This eBook
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Technical Reviewer
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
- Part I: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
- Chapter 1. Comparing and Contrasting Different Types of Social Engineering Techniques
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Social Engineering Fundamentals
- User Security Awareness Education
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 2. Analyzing Potential Indicators to Determine the Type of Attack
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Malicious Software (Malware)
- Password Attacks
- Physical Attacks
- Adversarial Artificial Intelligence
- Supply-Chain Attacks
- Cloud-based vs. On-premises Attacks
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 3. Analyzing Potential Indicators Associated with Application Attacks
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Privilege Escalation
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
- Injection Attacks
- Pointer/Object Dereference
- Directory Traversal
- Buffer Overflows
- Race Conditions
- Error Handling
- Improper Input Handling
- Replay Attacks
- Request Forgeries
- Application Programming Interface (API) Attacks
- Resource Exhaustion
- Memory Leaks
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Stripping
- Driver Manipulation
- Pass the Hash
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4. Analyzing Potential Indicators Associated with Network Attacks
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Wireless Attacks
- On-Path Attacks
- Layer 2 Attacks
- Domain Name System (DNS) Attacks
- Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Malicious Code or Script Execution Attacks
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 5. Understanding Different Threat Actors, Vectors, and Intelligence Sources
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Actors and Threats
- Attributes of Threat Actors
- Attack Vectors
- Threat Intelligence and Threat Intelligence Sources
- Research Sources
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 6. Understanding the Security Concerns Associated with Various Types of Vulnerabilities
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Cloud-based vs. On-premises Vulnerabilities
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities
- Weak Configurations
- Third-party Risks
- Improper or Weak Patch Management
- Legacy Platforms
- The Impact of Cybersecurity Attacks and Breaches
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 7. Summarizing the Techniques Used in Security Assessments
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Threat Hunting
- Vulnerability Scans
- Logs and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 8. Understanding the Techniques Used in Penetration Testing
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Penetration Testing
- Passive and Active Reconnaissance
- Exercise Types
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Part II: Architecture and Design
- Chapter 9. Understanding the Importance of Security Concepts in an Enterprise Environment
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Configuration Management
- Data Sovereignty and Data Protection
- Site Resiliency
- Deception and Disruption
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 10. Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Computing Concepts
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Cloud Models
- Cloud Service Providers
- Cloud Architecture Components
- Virtual Machine (VM) Sprawl Avoidance and VM Escape Protection
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 11. Summarizing Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation Concepts
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Software Development Environments and Methodologies
- Application Provisioning and Deprovisioning
- Software Integrity Measurement
- Secure Coding Techniques
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Software Diversity
- Automation/Scripting
- Elasticity and Scalability
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 12. Summarizing Authentication and Authorization Design Concepts
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Authentication Methods
- Biometrics
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Factors and Attributes
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- Cloud vs. On-premises Requirements
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 13. Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Redundancy
- Replication
- On-premises vs. Cloud
- Backup Types
- Non-persistence
- High Availability
- Restoration Order
- Diversity
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 14. Understanding the Security Implications of Embedded and Specialized Systems
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Embedded Systems
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Specialized Systems
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Drones
- Multifunction Printers (MFP)
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Surveillance Systems
- System on a Chip (SoC)
- Communication Considerations
- Embedded System Constraints
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 15. Understanding the Importance of Physical Security Controls
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Bollards/Barricades
- Access Control Vestibules
- Badges
- Alarms
- Signage
- Cameras
- Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
- Industrial Camouflage
- Personnel
- Locks
- USB Data Blockers
- Lighting
- Fencing
- Fire Suppression
- Sensors
- Drones
- Visitor Logs
- Faraday Cages
- Air Gap
- Screened Subnet (Previously Known as Demilitarized Zone [DMZ])
- Protected Cable Distribution
- Secure Areas
- Secure Data Destruction
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 16. Summarizing the Basics of Cryptographic Concepts
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Digital Signatures
- Key Length
- Key Stretching
- Salting
- Hashing
- Key Exchange
- Elliptic-Curve Cryptography
- Perfect Forward Secrecy
- Quantum
- Post-Quantum
- Ephemeral
- Modes of Operation
- Blockchain
- Cipher Suites
- Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
- Lightweight Cryptography
- Steganography
- Homomorphic Encryption
- Common Use Cases
- Limitations
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Part III: Implementation
- Chapter 17. Implementing Secure Protocols
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Use Cases
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 18. Implementing Host or Application Security Solutions
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Endpoint Protection
- Antimalware
- Next-Generation Firewall
- Host-based Intrusion Prevention System
- Host-based Intrusion Detection System
- Host-based Firewall
- Boot Integrity
- Database
- Application Security
- Hardening
- Self-Encrypting Drive/Full-Disk Encryption
- Hardware Root of Trust
- Trusted Platform Module
- Sandboxing
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 19. Implementing Secure Network Designs
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Load Balancing
- Network Segmentation
- Virtual Private Network
- DNS
- Network Access Control
- Out-of-Band Management
- Port Security
- Network Appliances
- Access Control List
- Route Security
- Quality of Service
- Implications of IPv6
- Port Spanning/Port Mirroring
- Monitoring Services
- File Integrity Monitors
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 20. Installing and Configuring Wireless Security Settings
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Authentication Protocols
- Methods
- Installation Considerations
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 21. Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Connection Methods and Receivers
- Mobile Device Management
- Mobile Device Management Enforcement and Monitoring
- Mobile Devices
- Deployment Models
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 22. Applying Cybersecurity Solutions to the Cloud
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Cloud Security Controls
- Solutions
- Cloud Native Controls vs. Third-Party Solutions
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 23. Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Identity
- Account Types
- Account Policies
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 24. Implementing Authentication and Authorization Solutions
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Authentication Management
- Authentication/Authorization
- Access Control Schemes
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 25. Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Types of Certificates
- Certificate Formats
- PKI Concepts
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Part IV: Operations and Incident Response
- Chapter 26. Using the Appropriate Tool to Assess Organizational Security
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Network Reconnaissance and Discovery
- File Manipulation
- Shell and Script Environments
- Packet Capture and Replay
- Forensics
- Exploitation Frameworks
- Password Crackers
- Data Sanitization
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 27. Summarizing the Importance of Policies, Processes, and Procedures for Incident Response
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Incident Response Plans
- Incident Response Process
- Exercises
- Attack Frameworks
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Plan
- Disaster Recovery Plan
- Business Continuity Plan
- Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
- Incident Response Team
- Retention Policies
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 28. Using Appropriate Data Sources to Support an Investigation
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Vulnerability Scan Output
- SIEM Dashboards
- Log Files
- syslog/rsyslog/syslog-ng
- journalctl
- NXLog
- Bandwidth Monitors
- Metadata
- NetFlow/sFlow
- Protocol Analyzer Output
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 29. Applying Mitigation Techniques or Controls to Secure an Environment
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Reconfigure Endpoint Security Solutions
- Configuration Changes
- Isolation
- Containment
- Segmentation
- SOAR
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 30. Understanding the Key Aspects of Digital Forensics
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Documentation/Evidence
- Acquisition
- On-premises vs. Cloud
- Integrity
- Preservation
- E-discovery
- Data Recovery
- Nonrepudiation
- Strategic Intelligence/Counterintelligence
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Part V: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Chapter 31. Comparing and contrasting the Various Types of Controls
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Control Category
- Control Types
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 32. Understanding the Importance of Applicable Regulations, Standards, or Frameworks That Impact Organizational Security Posture
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Regulations, Standards, and Legislation
- Key Frameworks
- Benchmarks and Secure Configuration Guides
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 33. Understanding the Importance of Policies to Organizational Security
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Personnel Policies
- Diversity of Training Techniques
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Data Concepts
- Credential Policies
- Organizational Policies
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 34. Summarizing Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Risk Types
- Risk Management Strategies
- Risk Analysis
- Disaster Analysis
- Business Impact Analysis
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Chapter 35. Understanding Privacy and Sensitive Data Concepts in Relation to Security
- “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
- Foundation Topics
- Organizational Consequences of Privacy and Data Breaches
- Notifications of Breaches
- Data Types and Asset Classification
- PII
- PHI
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Information Lifecycle
- Impact Assessment
- Terms of Agreement
- Privacy Notice
- Chapter Review Activities
- Review Key Topics
- Define Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Part VI: Final Preparation
- Glossary of Key Terms
- Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- Chapter 33
- Chapter 34
- Chapter 35
- Appendix B. CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Guide Exam Updates
- Index
- Appendix C. Study Planner
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Acknowledgments
It takes a lot of amazing people to publish a book. Special thanks go to Chris Cleveland, Nancy Davis, Chris Crayton, and all the others at Pearson (and beyond) who helped make this book a reality. We appreciate everything you do!
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