Mike Meyers CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport (Exam SY0-601), 6th Edition

Objective 2.6   Explain the security implications of embedded and specialized systems

Thus far, this book has mainly discussed traditional computing environments, including company mainframes and mobile devices. Although these environments are still the bread and butter of a security professional’s knowledge base, it’s important to consider emerging, alternative environments, such as the so-called Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable devices. Control redundancy is important for true defense in depth; think of how to apply the tools, techniques, and procedures you’ve learned about within these scenarios.

Embedded and Specialized Systems

As you ...