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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 Cert Guide focuses specifically on the objectives for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam. Leading expert Troy McMillan shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

This complete study package includes

* A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams

* Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

* An online interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter

* A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

* Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

This study guide helps you master all the topics on the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 exam, including

* Ensuring a secure network architecture

* Determining the proper infrastructure security design

* Implementing secure cloud and virtualization solutions

* Performing threat and vulnerability management activities

* Implementing appropriate incident response

* Applying secure configurations to enterprise mobility

* Configuring and implementing endpoint security controls

* Troubleshooting issues with cryptographic implementations

* Applying appropriate risk strategies

Table of contents

• About This eBook
• Copyright Page
• Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Contents at a Glance
• Table of Contents
• About the Author
• Acknowledgments
• About the Technical Reviewer
• We Want to Hear from You!
• Reader Services
• Who Should Read This Book?
• Strategies for Exam Preparation
• How This Book Is Organized
• Companion Website
• Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software
• Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online
• Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline
• Customizing Your Exams
• Updating Your Exams
• Premium Edition eBook and Practice Tests
• Segmentation
• De-perimeterization/Zero Trust
• Merging of Networks from Various Organizations
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Exam Preparation Tasks
• Review All Key Topics
• Define Key Terms
• Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
• Review Questions
• Scalability
• Performance
• Containerization
• Virtualization
• Content Delivery Network
• Baseline and Templates
• Software Assurance
• Considerations of Integrating Enterprise Applications
• Integrating Security into Development Life Cycle
• Data Loss Prevention
• Data Loss Detection
• Data Classification, Labeling, and Tagging
• Obfuscation
• Anonymization
• Encrypted vs. Unencrypted
• Data Life Cycle
• Data Inventory and Mapping
• Data Integrity Management
• Data Storage, Backup, and Recovery
• Credential Management
• Password Policies
• Access Control
• Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
• One-Time Password (OTP)
• Hardware Root of Trust
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Web Token (JWT)
• Attestation and Identity Proofing
• Virtualization Strategies
• Provisioning and Deprovisioning
• Metadata and Tags
• Deployment Models and Considerations
• Hosting Models
• Service Models
• Cloud Provider Limitations
• Extending Appropriate On-premises Controls
• Storage Models
• Privacy and Confidentiality Requirements
• Integrity Requirements
• Non-repudiation
• Compliance and Policy Requirements
• Common Cryptography Use Cases
• Common PKI Use Cases
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Quantum Computing
• Homomorphic Encryption
• Secure Multiparty Computation
• Distributed Consensus
• Virtual/Augmented Reality
• 3-D Printing
• Passwordless Authentication
• Nano Technology
• Deep Learning
• Biometric Impersonation
• Intelligence Types
• Actor Types
• Threat Actor Properties
• Intelligence Collection Methods
• Indicators of Compromise
• Vulnerability Scans
• Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)
• Self-assessment vs. Third-Party Vendor Assessment
• Patch Management
• Information Sources
• Dependency Management
• Requirements
• Vulnerabilities
• Inherently Vulnerable System/Application
• Proactive and Detection
• Security Data Analytics
• Application Control
• Security Automation
• Physical Security
• Event Classifications
• Triage Event
• Preescalation Tasks
• Incident Response Process
• Specific Response Playbooks/Processes
• Communication Plan
• Stakeholder Management
• Legal vs. Internal Corporate Purposes
• Forensic Process
• Integrity Preservation
• Cryptanalysis
• Steganalysis
• File Carving Tools
• Binary Analysis Tools
• Analysis Tools
• Imaging Tools
• Hashing Utilities
• Live Collection vs. Post-mortem Tools
• Managed Configurations
• Deployment Scenarios
• Hardening Techniques
• Mandatory Access Control
• Trustworthy Computing
• Compensating Controls
• ICS/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Automation and Orchestration
• Encryption Configuration
• Monitoring Configurations
• Key Ownership and Location
• Key Life-Cycle Management
• Backup and Recovery Methods
• Infrastructure vs. Serverless Computing
• Application Virtualization
• Software-Defined Networking
• Misconfigurations
• Collaboration Tools
• Storage Configurations
• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
• PKI Hierarchy
• Certificate Types
• Certificate Usages/Profiles/Templates
• Trusted Providers
• Trust Model
• Cross-certification
• Configure Profiles
• Life-Cycle Management
• Public and Private Keys
• Digital Signature
• Certificate Pinning
• Certificate Stapling
• Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs)
• Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) vs. Certificate Revocation List (CRL)
• HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)
• Symmetric Algorithms
• Asymmetric Algorithms
• Elliptic-Curve Cryptography
• Forward Secrecy
• Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data
• Key Stretching
• Implementation and Configuration Issues
• Risk Assessment
• Risk Handling Techniques
• Risk Management Life Cycle
• Risk Tracking
• Risk Appetite vs. Risk Tolerance
• Policies and Security Practices
• Shared Responsibility Model (Roles/Responsibilities)
• Vendor Lock-in and Vendor Lock-out
• Vendor Viability
• Meeting Client Requirements
• Support Availability
• Geographical Consideration
• Supply Chain Visibility
• Incident Reporting Requirements
• Source Code Escrows
• Ongoing Vendor Assessment Tools
• Third-Party Dependencies
• Technical Considerations
• Security Concerns of Integrating Diverse Industries
• Data Considerations
• Geographic Considerations
• Third-Party Attestation of Compliance
• Regulations, Accreditations, and Standards
• Legal Considerations
• Contract and Agreement Types
• Business Impact Analysis
• Privacy Impact Assessment
• Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)/Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
• Incident Response Plan
• Testing Plans
• Tools for Final Preparation
• Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
• Appendix A Answers to the Review Questions
• Appendix B Memory Tables
• Appendix C Memory Tables Answer Key
• Where are the companion content files? - Register
• Inside Front Cover
• Inside Back Cover
• Code Snippets

Product information

• Title: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 Cert Guide
• Author(s): Robin Abernathy, Troy McMillan
• Release date: July 2022
• Publisher(s): Pearson IT Certification
• ISBN: 9780137348947

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The Official CompTIA CASP+ Self-Paced Study Guide (Exam CAS-004) Paperback – October 6, 2021

• Perform Risk Management Activities
• Summarize Governance & Compliance Strategies
• Implement Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Identify Infrastructure Services
• Perform Software Integration
• Explain Virtualization, Cloud and Emerging Technology
• Explore Secure Configurations and System Hardening
• Understand Security Considerations of Cloud and Specialized Platforms
• Implement Cryptography
• Implement Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Architect Secure Endpoints
• Summarize IIoT & IoT Concepts
• Print length 424 pages
• Language English
• Publisher CompTIA
• Publication date October 6, 2021
• ISBN-10 1642743534
• ISBN-13 978-1642743531
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