CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

Chapter 11

Applying Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 3.2 (Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam:

• Infrastructure considerations

• Secure communication/access

• Selection of effective controls

This chapter explores key infrastructure considerations, ranging from infrastructure design, device placement, security zones, and attack surfaces to specific technologies such as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and secure communication protocols, as well as advanced concepts like Software-Defined Wide Area Network and secure access service edge. Through this chapter’s comprehensive ...