CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 8th Edition

Chapter 5Security Assessment and Testing

THE COMPTIA SECURITY+ EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER INCLUDE:

• Domain 1.0: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
  • 1.6. Explain the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities
  • 1.7. Summarize the techniques used in security assessments
  • 1.8 Explain the techniques used in penetration testing
• Domain 4.0: Operations and Incident Response
  • 4.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security

Many security threats exist in today's cybersecurity landscape. In previous chapters, you've read about the threats posed by hackers with varying motivations, malicious code, and social engineering. Cybersecurity professionals are responsible for ...