CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide, 4th Edition

CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide, 4th Edition

by Nadean H. Tanner, Jeff T. Parker
Released October 2022
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781119803164

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Book description

Prepare to succeed in your new cybersecurity career with the challenging and sought-after CASP+ credential 

In the newly updated Fourth Edition of CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide Exam CAS-004, risk management and compliance expert Jeff Parker walks you through critical security topics and hands-on labs designed to prepare you for the new CompTIA Advanced Security Professional exam and a career in cybersecurity implementation. Content and chapter structure of this Fourth edition was developed and restructured to represent the CAS-004 Exam Objectives.  

From operations and architecture concepts, techniques and requirements to risk analysis, mobile and small-form factor device security, secure cloud integration, and cryptography, you’ll learn the cybersecurity technical skills you’ll need to succeed on the new CAS-004 exam, impress interviewers during your job search, and excel in your new career in cybersecurity implementation. 

This comprehensive book offers: 

  • Efficient preparation for a challenging and rewarding career in implementing specific solutions within cybersecurity policies and frameworks 
  • A robust grounding in the technical skills you’ll need to impress during cybersecurity interviews 
  • Content delivered through scenarios, a strong focus of the CAS-004 Exam 
  • Access to an interactive online test bank and study tools, including bonus practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms 

Perfect for anyone preparing for the CASP+ (CAS-004) exam and a new career in cybersecurity, CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide Exam CAS-004 is also an ideal resource for current IT professionals wanting to promote their cybersecurity skills or prepare for a career transition into enterprise cybersecurity. 

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. About the Authors
  6. About the Technical Editor
  7. Table of Exercises
  8. Introduction
    1. Before You Begin the CompTIA CASP+ Certification Exam
    2. Who Should Read This Book
    3. What You Will Learn
    4. How This Book Is Organized
    5. How to Use This Book
    6. Tips for Taking the CASP+ Exam
    7. Interactive Online Learning Environment and TestBank
    8. CompTIA CASP+ Study Guide Exam Objectives
    9. The CASP+ Exam Objective Map
    10. Reader Support for This Book
    11. Assessment Test
    12. Answers to Assessment Test
  9. Chapter 1: Risk Management
    1. Risk Terminology
    2. The Risk Assessment Process
    3. Policies Used to Manage Employees
    4. Cost-Benefit Analysis
    5. Continuous Monitoring
    6. Enterprise Security Architecture Frameworks and Governance
    7. Training and Awareness for Users
    8. Best Practices for Risk Assessments
    9. Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery
    10. Reviewing the Effectiveness of Existing Security Controls
    11. Conducting Lessons Learned and After-Action Reviews
    12. Creation, Collection, and Analysis of Metrics
    13. Analyzing Security Solutions to Ensure They Meet Business Needs
    14. Testing Plans
    15. Internal and External Audits
    16. Using Judgment to Solve Difficult Problems
    17. Summary
    18. Exam Essentials
    19. Review Questions
  10. Chapter 2: Configure and Implement Endpoint Security Controls
    1. Hardening Techniques
    2. Trusted Operating Systems
    3. Compensating Controls
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  11. Chapter 3: Security Operations Scenarios
    1. Threat Management
    2. Actor Types
    3. Intelligence Collection Methods
    4. Frameworks
    5. Indicators of Compromise
    6. Response
    7. Summary
    8. Exam Essentials
    9. Review Questions
  12. Chapter 4: Security Ops: Vulnerability Assessments and Operational Risk
    1. Terminology
    2. Vulnerability Management
    3. Vulnerabilities
    4. Inherently Vulnerable System/Application
    5. Proactive Detection
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Review Questions
  13. Chapter 5: Compliance and Vendor Risk
    1. Shared Responsibility in Cloud Computing
    2. Security Concerns of Integrating Diverse Industries
    3. Regulations, Accreditations, and Standards
    4. Contract and Agreement Types
    5. Third-Party Attestation of Compliance
    6. Legal Considerations
    7. Summary
    8. Exam Essentials
    9. Review Questions
  14. Chapter 6: Cryptography and PKI
    1. The History of Cryptography
    2. Cryptographic Goals and Requirements
    3. Supporting Security Requirements
    4. Risks with Data
    5. Hashing
    6. Symmetric Algorithms
    7. Asymmetric Encryption
    8. Public Key Infrastructure Hierarchy
    9. Digital Certificates
    10. Implementation of Cryptographic Solutions
    11. Recognizing Cryptographic Attacks
    12. Troubleshooting Cryptographic Implementations
    13. Summary
    14. Exam Essentials
    15. Review Questions
  15. Chapter 7: Incident Response and Forensics
    1. The Incident Response Framework
    2. Forensic Concepts
    3. Forensic Analysis Tools
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  16. Chapter 8: Security Architecture
    1. Security Requirements and Objectives for a Secure Network Architecture
    2. Organizational Requirements for Infrastructure Security Design
    3. Integrating Applications Securely into an Enterprise Architecture
    4. Data Security Techniques for Securing Enterprise Architecture
    5. Security Requirements and Objectives for Authentication and Authorization Controls
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Review Questions
  17. Chapter 9: Secure Cloud and Virtualization
    1. Implement Secure Cloud and Virtualization Solutions
    2. How Cloud Technology Adoption Impacts Organization Security
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Review Questions
  18. Chapter 10: Mobility and Emerging Technologies
    1. Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Enterprise Security and Privacy
    2. Secure Enterprise Mobility Configurations
    3. Security Considerations for Technologies, Protocols, and Sectors
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  19. Appendix: Answers to Review Questions
    1. Chapter 1: Risk Management
    2. Chapter 2: Configure and Implement Endpoint Security Controls
    3. Chapter 3: Security Operations Scenarios
    4. Chapter 4: Security Ops: Vulnerability Assessments and Operational Risk
    5. Chapter 5: Compliance and Vendor Risk
    6. Chapter 6: Cryptography and PKI
    7. Chapter 7: Incident Response and Forensics
    8. Chapter 8: Security Architecture
    9. Chapter 9: Secure Cloud and Virtualization
    10. Chapter 10: Mobility and Emerging Technologies
  20. Index
  21. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide, 4th Edition
  • Author(s): Nadean H. Tanner, Jeff T. Parker
  • Release date: October 2022
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781119803164