CHAPTER 1

General Security Concepts

Learn about the Security+ exam

  • Learn basic terminology associated with computer and information security
  • Discover the basic approaches to computer and information security
  • Discover various methods of implementing access controls
  • Determine methods used to verify the identity and authenticity of an individual

Why should you be concerned with taking the Security+ exam? The goal of taking the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ exam is to prove that you’ve mastered the worldwide standards for foundation-level security practitioners. With a growing need for trained security professionals, the CompTIA Security+ exam gives you a perfect opportunity to validate your knowledge and understanding ...

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