Publisher's Synopsis
CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Exam GuideKey FeaturesIn-depth explanation of security architecture, security operations, security engineering and cryptography.Boosts practical skills with the aid of troubleshooting tips and exam-specific notes.Provides live use-cases to design, implement, and integrate security solutions across enterprise environments.DescriptionCompTIA CASP+ certification evaluates advanced technical security skills, such as security engineering and operations, enterprise-level risk assessments and IT governance, and the implementation of secure systems and network design and controls.This CASP+ certification guide enables security professionals to become proficient and certified in creating highly resilient enterprise systems and networks that adhere to regulatory requirements. It contains real-world scenarios, practice tests, and numerous troubleshooting tips. Readers are instructed to create and construct security architectures for diverse business requirements. The book teaches how to create robust security methods for traditional, cloud, hybrid, and virtual environments. Readers learn how to set up application vulnerability controls, such as sandboxing, database security, and firmware security, and reduce their risks. Towards the end, readers can investigate various cryptography approaches such as hashing, code signing, SMIME, PKI, and DRM watermarking.Every chapter of this CASP+ study guide is dedicated to helping the reader develop the practical, performance-based skills necessary to succeed in the exam.What you will learnConduct risk analysis, establish risk metrics and compare security baselinesLearn different ways to secure host systems, devices, and storage controlsLearn about malware sandboxing, fingerprinting, reconnaissance, and memory debuggingSeveral vulnerability assessment tools include port scanners, protocol analyzers, and application interceptorsExposure to code signing, DRM watermarking, hashing, and PKIExpert advice on integrating hosts, networks, storage, and applicationsWho this book is forThis book is for security architects, senior security engineers, security lead, and most security practitioners who want to get certified in designing an enterprise security landscape that works best for the business environment. The book expects professional knowledge on security before reading this book.Table of Contents1. Introduction to CASP2. Business and Industry Trends, Influences and Risks3. Organization Security Policies and Documents4. Risk Mitigation Strategies5. Enterprise Risk Measurement and Metrics6. Components of Network Security7. Securing Hosts and Devices8. Secure Storage Controls9. Securing the Internet of Things10. Cloud and Virtualization Security11. Application Security Controls12. Security Assessments13. Selecting Vulnerability Assessment Tools14. Securing Communications and Collaborative Solutions15. Implementing Cryptographic Techniques16. Identification, Authentication and Authorization17. Security Incidents and Response18. Integrating Hosts, Network, Storage and Applications19. Security Activities Across Technology Lifecycle20. CASP+ Skill Assessment Question and Answers21. CASP+ Skill Assessment Question and Answers22. Appendix D Study PlannerRead more.
