CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401), 2nd Edition

5 System Security Threats

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

5.01   Identifying Physical Threats

5.02   Looking at Malicious Software

5.03   Threats Against Hardware

     Two-Minute Drill

Q&A  Self Test

Being able to identify different areas of threat to a system is an important skill to have as a security professional and one that you are sure to be tested on for the Security+ certification exam. This chapter will identify popular types of threats against different types of devices and systems, and will also discuss the different types of malicious ...