CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601), 4th Edition

Chapter 5

Vulnerabilities and Threats

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

5.01     Security Concerns with Vulnerabilities

5.02     Identifying Physical Threats

5.03     Looking at Malicious Software

5.04     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 as well as discuss the different types of malicious software you should be familiar with for the exam.

CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVE 5.01

Security Concerns with Vulnerabilities

Before getting into ...