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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 Cert Guide, 3rd Edition

by Robin Abernathy, Troy McMillan

July 2022

Intermediate to advanced

864 pages

20h 31m

English

Pearson IT Certification

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ServicesSegmentationDe-perimeterization/Zero TrustMerging of Networks from Various OrganizationsSoftware-Defined Networking (SDN)Exam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
ScalabilityResiliencyAutomationPerformanceContainerizationVirtualizationContent Delivery NetworkCachingExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Baseline and TemplatesSoftware AssuranceConsiderations of Integrating Enterprise ApplicationsIntegrating Security into Development Life CycleExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Data Loss PreventionData Loss DetectionData Classification, Labeling, and TaggingObfuscationAnonymizationEncrypted vs. UnencryptedData Life CycleData Inventory and MappingData Integrity ManagementData Storage, Backup, and RecoveryExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Credential ManagementPassword PoliciesFederationAccess ControlProtocolsMultifactor Authentication (MFA)One-Time Password (OTP)Hardware Root of TrustSingle Sign-On (SSO)JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Web Token (JWT)Attestation and Identity ProofingExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsReview Questions
Virtualization StrategiesProvisioning and DeprovisioningMiddlewareMetadata and TagsDeployment Models and ConsiderationsHosting ModelsService ModelsCloud Provider LimitationsExtending Appropriate On-premises ControlsStorage ModelsExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
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Indicators of CompromiseResponseExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
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MethodsToolsDependency ManagementRequirementsExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
VulnerabilitiesInherently Vulnerable System/ApplicationAttacksExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Proactive and DetectionSecurity Data AnalyticsPreventiveApplication ControlSecurity AutomationPhysical SecurityExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Event ClassificationsTriage EventPreescalation TasksIncident Response ProcessSpecific Response Playbooks/ProcessesCommunication PlanStakeholder ManagementExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsReview Questions
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PKI HierarchyCertificate TypesCertificate Usages/Profiles/TemplatesExtensionsTrusted ProvidersTrust ModelCross-certificationConfigure ProfilesLife-Cycle ManagementPublic and Private KeysDigital SignatureCertificate PinningCertificate StaplingCertificate Signing Requests (CSRs)Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) vs. Certificate Revocation List (CRL)HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)Exam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsReview Questions
HashingSymmetric AlgorithmsAsymmetric AlgorithmsProtocolsElliptic-Curve CryptographyForward SecrecyAuthenticated Encryption with Associated DataKey StretchingExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from Memory
Implementation and Configuration IssuesKeysExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Risk AssessmentRisk Handling TechniquesRisk TypesRisk Management Life CycleRisk TrackingRisk Appetite vs. Risk TolerancePolicies and Security PracticesExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
Shared Responsibility Model (Roles/Responsibilities)Vendor Lock-in and Vendor Lock-outVendor ViabilityMeeting Client RequirementsSupport AvailabilityGeographical ConsiderationSupply Chain VisibilityIncident Reporting RequirementsSource Code EscrowsOngoing Vendor Assessment ToolsThird-Party DependenciesTechnical ConsiderationsExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from MemoryReview Questions
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Business Impact AnalysisPrivacy Impact AssessmentDisaster Recovery Plan (DRP)/Business Continuity Plan (BCP)Incident Response PlanTesting PlansExam Preparation TasksReview All Key TopicsDefine Key TermsComplete Tables and Lists from Memory
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Chapter 1

Ensuring a Secure Network Architecture

This chapter covers the following topics:

Services: This section covers the network services that are leveraged in building a secure architecture, including firewalls load balancers, IDSs, IPSs, VPNs, traffic mirroring, and sensors.
Segmentation: Topics covered include segmentation concepts such as screened subnets, VLANs, NAC, and air gaps.
De-perimeterization/Zero Trust: Topics covered include clouds, remote work, mobile issues, outsourcing, and wireless/radio frequency (RF) networks.
Merging of Networks from Various Organizations: Topics covered include mergers and acquisitions, cross-domain authentication, federations, and directory services.
Software-Defined Networking (SDN): This section ...