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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

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Designing a Secure Network Architecture, covers designing and understanding both traditional network architectures and complex hybrid networks.

Chapter 2, Integrating Software Applications into the Enterprise, covers the software life cycle, software assurance, and supporting enterprise software applications.

Chapter 3, Enterprise Data Security, Including Secure Cloud and Virtualization Solutions, looks at the challenges facing an enterprise when protecting data in hybrid environments.

Chapter 4, Deploying Enterprise Authentication and Authorization Controls, examines credential management, identity federation, and secure single sign-on. It also covers multi-factor authentication.

Chapter 5, Threat and Vulnerability Management, covers methods used to gather threat intelligence, understand the different threat actors (and adversaries), and prepare appropriate responses.

Chapter 6, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Methods and Tools, looks at methods used to help assess an enterprise's security posture, including SCAP scans, penetration testing, and an introduction to a wide range of security tools.

Chapter 7, Risk Mitigation Controls, looks at typical vulnerabilities that may be present within an organization and controls to reduce risk.

Chapter 8, Implementing Incident Response and Forensics Procedures, covers incident response preparation, including the creation of documentation and a Computer Security Incident Response (CSIRT) team. It also covers forensic concepts and the use of forensic analysis tools.

Chapter 9, Enterprise Mobility and Endpoint Security Controls, examines enterprise mobility management, including mobile device management tools. It also covers endpoint security and host hardening techniques.

Chapter 10, Security Considerations Impacting Specific Sectors and Operational Technologies, looks at regulated business sectors, challenges facing enterprises that must support embedded systems, SCADA systems, and operational technology.

Chapter 11, Implementing Cryptographic Protocols and Algorithms, looks at protecting enterprise data using hashing algorithms and encrypting data using both symmetric and asymmetric algorithms. It also looks at implementing cryptography within security protocols.

Chapter 12, Implementing Appropriate PKI Solutions, Cryptographic Protocols, and Algorithms for Business Needs, covers Public Key Architecture (PKI), different certificate types, and troubleshooting issues with cryptographic implementations.

Chapter 13, Applying Appropriate Risk Strategies, examines risk assessment types, risk response strategies, including implementing policies, and security best practices.

Chapter 14, Compliance Frameworks and, Legal Considerations, and Their Organizational Impact, covers the challenges of operating within diverse industries, regulatory compliance, and legal regulations.

Chapter 15, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Concepts, teaches you how to conduct a business impact analysis and develop business and disaster recovery plans. It also covers high availability and deploying cloud solutions for enterprise resilience.

Chapter 16, Mock Exam 1 and Chapter 17, Mock Exam 2, test your knowledge with final assessment tests, comprising accurate CASP+ questions.