Introductory Note: Learn Key Terms!

In the sections that follow, we cover all 14 of the TICSA exam objectives, each under its own heading. But as you review this body of material, there's one general tip we can share with you about preparing for this exam that will do you a tremendous amount of good without giving any of the exam's confidential content away. That is, you should also review and attempt to master all the key terms in each of this book's 10 chapters. Because the TICSA exam is primarily conceptual and terminological, it stands to reason that much of what you'll be tested on rests on a foundation of the terms and concepts that underlie information security. Become entirely familiar with the key terms in Chapters 1–10, and you'll be well on your way toward passing this exam. We review most of the other salient facts here (and you can find lots of details in related chapters).