CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide - Third Edition

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Explain various types of vulnerabilities

Introduction

This chapter covers the third objective of Domain 2.0, Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations, of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

In this chapter, we look at the various types of cybersecurity vulnerabilities—namely, applications, operating systems, and web-based vulnerabilities, as well as different types of hardware and cloud-specific vulnerabilities. The final sections of this chapter will explore the potential dangers of using third-party suppliers and mobile devices within your organization.

This chapter will give you an overview of why companies rely on these processes to keep their environment safe, ensuring you are prepared to successfully answer all exam questions related to these ...