Phase 3

Malicious Software

This phase of the book addresses some of the threats a security administrator must deal with on a day-to-day basis. Just one of these concerns is malware, which includes viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware.

In this phase, we will teach you the hands-on skills you need to address these concerns and show you how to tackle them. Specifically, you will learn how to use antivirus software, run a rootkit checker, check for various types of spyware and adware, use tools to remove malicious software, improve browsing habits to increase safety, and understand certain risks in order to better protect against them.

The tasks in this phase map to Domain 3 objectives in the CompTIA Security+ exam (www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/security.aspx)