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CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide

By : Mark Birch
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CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide

By: Mark Birch

Overview of this book

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) ensures that security practitioners stay on top of the ever-changing security landscape. The CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the CompTIA CAS-004 exam so you can take it with confidence, fully equipped to pass on the first attempt. Written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed explanations, this book covers security architecture, security operations, security engineering, cryptography, governance, risk, and compliance. You'll begin by developing the skills to architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise. Moving on, you'll discover how to monitor and detect security incidents, implement incident response, and use automation to proactively support ongoing security operations. The book also shows you how to apply security practices in the cloud, on-premises, to endpoints, and to mobile infrastructure. Finally, you'll understand the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements throughout the enterprise. By the end of this CASP study guide, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 certification exam and have a handy reference guide.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
1
Section 1: Security Architecture
6
Section 2: Security Operations
11
Section 3: Security Engineering and Cryptography
16
Section 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Chapter 10: Security Considerations Impacting Specific Sectors and Operational Technologies

An enterprise may operate in a diverse environment. When considering the operation of the plant and equipment within operational technologies, it is important to fully investigate legal and regulatory responsibilities. Many countries have different laws and regulatory requirements; in some cases, we may even see regulations differing between different states. Fines can be significant when it is proven that a company has broken laws or safety protocols. The technology used to deliver automation and supervisory control can be complicated and, in some cases, lacks the strict security that may be available on the business network. It is important that senior leadership within the organization understands the importance of cyber security and maintaining a strong security posture. They should sponsor and drive the enterprise to ensure it performs the appropriate risk assessments. This is especially...