CHAPTER 2OS Hardening
EXAM OBJECTIVES IN THIS CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION
Security+ technicians need to fully understand the fundamentals of system hardening (also described as “locking down” the system). This knowledge is needed not only to pass the Security+ exam, but also to work in the field of information security. You will learn that the skills needed to detect breeches and exploits are an essential part of the security technician’s repertoire.
The Security+ exam covers the general fundamentals of hardening.
Operating system (OS) hardening covers important concepts such as locking down file systems, controlling software installation, and use and methods for configuring file systems properly ...
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