Retired December 5, 2017 Aroosa Ashraf Security+: Network Design Elements and Components (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] One of the objectives of the CompTIA Security+ exam is to gauge your knowledge of how to ensure network security. How you design the network and build...
Retired December 5, 2017 Sara A. Security+: Mitigating Security Risks in Static Environments (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] A static environment is a system that does not change considerably after installation and deployment, in contrast with a dynamic environment. In a...
Retired November 28, 2017 Fakhar Imam Security+: Physical Security and Environmental Controls (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] In addition to IT security, physical security and environmental controls are also essential for the revival and survival of an organization. Physical...
Retired November 27, 2017 Fakhar Imam Security+: Mobile Security Concepts and Technology (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] Unfortunately, tablets and smartphones (and several other mobile devices) can be vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. An attacker can compromise the...
Retired November 22, 2017 Fakhar Imam Security+: Basic forensic procedures (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] Forensics is the acquisition, analysis, and protection of digital evidence from the scene of the crime to present the facts in the courtroom. To make...
Retired November 20, 2017 Aroosa Ashraf Security+: Secure network administration principles (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] Management of rules is an important concept to control network communication. It is based on IT and controlled by rule, i.e., filter driven systems. Routers,...
Retired October 31, 2017 Dimitar Kostadinov Security+: Risks Related to Third Parties (SY0-401) The main purpose of this article is to help you to learn more information on security aspects of data and system integration of third parties, which is...
Retired October 31, 2017 Infosec Security+: Application Attacks (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] Gone are the days when hackers would target operating systems in their bids to find their way into a system; now most of the attacks are made on applications...
Retired October 30, 2017 Ki Nang Yip Security+: Social Engineering Attacks (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] Social engineering focuses on the weakness of the human factor. As long as an institution has personnel, there is a risk of being penetrated via social...
Retired October 20, 2017 Fakhar Imam Security+ Domain #6: Cryptography (SY0-401) [DECOMMISSIONED ARTICLE] Cryptography falls into the sixth and last domain of CompTIA’s Security+ exam (SYO-401) and contributes 12% to the exam score. The Security+ exam tests...