CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

Chapter 2

Summarizing Fundamental Security Concepts

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 1.2 (Summarize fundamental security concepts) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam:

• Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)

• Non-repudiation

• Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)

• Gap analysis

• Zero Trust

• Physical security

• Deceptive and disruption technology

In this chapter, we’ll look into fundamental security concepts in the physical and digital realms. It addresses key principles like confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA) and advanced strategies like Zero Trust. The chapter also explores physical security measures, from bollards to sensors, emphasizing a multilayered approach to ...