Security+™ Fast Pass

Chapter 3. Infrastructure Security

The Following CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives Are Covered in This Chapter:

• 3.1 Understand security concerns and concepts of the following types of devices

  • Firewalls

  • Routers

  • Switches

  • Wireless

  • Modems

  • RAS (Remote Access Server)

  • Telecom / PBX (Private Branch Exchange)

  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)

  • IDS (Intrusion Detection System)

  • Network Monitoring / Diagnostics

  • Workstations

  • Servers

  • Mobile Devices

• 3.2 Understand the security concerns for the following types of media

  • Coaxial Cable

  • UTP / STP (Unshielded Twisted Pair / Shielded Twisted Pair)

  • Fiber Optic Cable

  • Removable Media

    • Tape

    • CD-R (Recordable Compact Disks)

    • Hard Drives

    • Diskettes

    • Flashcards

    • Smartcards

• 3.3 Understand the concepts behind the following kinds of Security Topologies

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