Chapter 8. Host Security

This chapter covers the following official CompTIA Security+, SY0-301 exam objectives:

Carry out appropriate procedures to establish host security

(For more information on the official CompTIA Security+, SY0-301 exam topics, see the “About the CompTIA Security+, SY0-301 Exam” section in the introduction.)

As technology advances, we add more device types to the network. Most organizations have some type of handheld device that connects to the network such as a BlackBerry or an iPhone. With tablets becoming more popular, organizations will not only incorporate them into the network but also will have to determine security policies for these devices, especially when the device belongs to the employee. When dealing with ...

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