Chapter 12

Implementing Configuration Changes to Existing Controls to Improve Security

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 3.2 (Given a scenario, implement configuration changes to existing controls to improve security) of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CS0-002 certification exam:

  • Permissions: Discusses the importance of proper permissions management.

  • Whitelisting: Covers the process of whitelisting and its indications.

  • Blacklisting: Describes a blacklisting process used to deny access.

  • Firewall: Identifies key capabilities of various firewall platforms.

  • Intrusion prevention system (IPS) rules: Discusses rules used to automate response.

  • Data loss prevention (DLP): Covers the DLP process used to prevent exfiltration. ...

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