CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-501), 3rd Edition

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Chapter 5 System Security Threats

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CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

5.01 Identifying Physical Threats

5.02 Looking at Malicious Software

5.03 Threats Against Hardware

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Being able to identify different areas of threat to a system is an important skill to have as a security professional and one that you are sure to be tested on for the Security+ certification exam. This chapter will identify popular types of threats against different types of devices and systems, and will also discuss the different types of ...

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