Chapter 7Security
THE COMPTIA A+ EXAM 220-902 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
3.1 Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Malware
- Spyware
- Viruses
- Worms
- Trojans
- Rootkits
- Ransomware
- Phishing
- Spear phishing
- Spoofing
- Social engineering
- Shoulder surfing
- Zero-day attack
- Zombie/botnet
- Brute forcing
- Dictionary attacks
- Non-compliant systems
- Violations of security best practices
- Tailgating
- Man-in-the-middle
- Malware
- 3.2 Compare and contrast common prevention methods.
- Physical security
- Lock doors
- Mantrap
- Cable locks
- Securing ...
- Physical security
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