CompTIA Security+™: Study Guide, Fourth Edition

Chapter 6. Securing the Network and Environment

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA SECURITY+ EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

• 3.1 Identify and apply industry best practices for access control methods.

  • Implicit deny

  • Least privilege

  • Separation of duties

  • Job rotation

• 3.9 Explain and apply physical access security methods.

  • Physical access logs/lists

  • Hardware locks

  • Physical access control—ID badges

  • Door access systems

  • Man-trap

  • Physical tokens

  • Video surveillance—camera types and positioning

• 4.1 Conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation.

• 6.4 Identify and explain applicable legislation and organizational policies.

  • User education and awareness training

• 6.5 Explain the importance of environmental controls.

  • Fire suppression

  • HVAC

  • Shielding

• 6.6 Explain the concept ...