Load Balancing CompTIA Security+ Section 2.0 Load BalancerDefinition: “Load balancing is defined as the methodical and efficient distribution of network or application traffic across multiple servers in a server farm.” A load balancer works in-between client devices and back end servers, and it receives then distributes incoming requests to any available server capable of… Read more »
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Active Vs Passive Reconnaissance
Penetration Testing Concepts 1 CompTIA Sec+ Section 1.4 Active Reconnaissance Active reconnaissance is a type of computer attack in which an intruder engages with the targeted system to gather information about vulnerabilities. This may be through automated scanning or manual testing using various tools like ping, traceroute, netcat etc. This type of recon requires that… Read more »
Basic Command Line Tools
Basic Command Line Tools CompTIA Security+ Objectives 2.2 – CompTIA A+ Objectives Core 2 – 1.4 Ping Ping is a command used to measure the latency between two devices on a network. The ping command is available on every operating systems and is a measure of the latency we feel in everything we do online,… Read more »
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Types of Wireless Attacks Part 2
The Types of Wireless Attacks Part 2 CompTIA Security+ Objective 1.2 WPS Attacks Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows users to configure a wireless network without typing in the passphrase. Instead, users can configure devices by pressing buttons or by entering a short personal identification number (PIN). For example, a user can configure a new wireless… Read more »
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Types of Wireless Attacks
The Types of Wireless Attacks Part 1 CompTIA Security+ Objective 1.2 Replay Attacks A replay attack occurs when an attacker copies a stream of messages between two parties and replays the stream to one or more of the parties. Unless mitigated, the computers subject to the attack process the stream as legitimate messages, resulting in a range… Read more »
CompTIA and Immersive Labs Issue A Pen Test Challenge
CompTIA and Immersive Labs are challenging cybersecurity professionals in the United States and United Kingdom to test their penetration testing skills this month. The two organizations launched the pen test challenge on the opening day of RSA® Conference 2019. “Penetration testing, if done right, is a proven and valuable activity that all organizations should engage… Read more »
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Most Common Application/Service Attacks Part 2
The nature of cyberattacks is constantly in flux, always evolving to keep pace with the times. Hacking of websites, theft of credit card information and other personal information has become an almost daily occurrence, along with illegal remittances via Internet banking. Recent years have witnessed the accelerating dissemination of new technologies such as IoT… Read more »
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Most Common Application/Service Attacks Part 1
Richard Clarke, a former counter-terrorism expert for the United Government, once said, “If you spend more on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked. What’s more, you deserve to be hacked”. While the latter is a tad harsh (we wouldn’t wish a cyber attack on anyone!), the former is certainly true. If you… Read more »
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Exam prepration and Questions
1. Your manager asks you to implement a system that can filter out unwanted content, such as viruses and unproductive Internet content. The best way to accomplish this would be through a system that implements a:
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Certification Cram Guide & Study Notes
In this cram guide, we would like to give you some short tips on what to study for the Security+ exam to ensure a great score.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Security Topologies
One of the most essential portions of information security is the design and topology of secure networks. What exactly do we mean by “topology?” Usually, a geographic diagram of a network comes to mind.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Email and Application Security
Some of the Security+ exam will test you on your knowledge of some basic email, Internet, and application security issues. Although the amount of detail of knowledge that is required is quite minimal, you must still have a working knowledge of some simple email and application security concepts.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Organizational Security
Physical Security Physical security refers to the aspects of information security that are related to physical threats, such as fire or natural disasters. We will cover some basic physical security threats below:
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Public Key Cryptography
Public Key Cryptography is a widely-applied form of cryptography commonly utilized in many network transactions.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Symmetric Key Cryptography
In here we will learn about different symmetric key algorithms and their key features. More importantly, we will learn about some more key concepts related to cryptography as it applies to both symmetric and asymmetric algorithms.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Networking Overview
Networking Overview In subsequent chapters of this study guide, we will take a look at different security topologies or ways that networks can be set up with security in mind.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Firewall
What is a Firewall? A firewall is any hardware or software designed to prevent unwanted network traffic. Some firewalls are simplistic in nature;
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Cryptography
Introduction to Cryptography
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Malicious Software
Viruses, Trojan Horses, Worms Despite all the hype about viruses and worms, the Security+ exam actually does not heavily test on viruses and the like.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Remote Access
One of the most ever-present and ancient uses of the Internet and networking has been to provide remote access to networks or network resources.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: kinds of attacks
A key aspect to any war is to know your enemy. If you consider the battle against malicious users a war, then understanding the attacks that they use is crucial.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Protocols
SNMP: It (SNMP) is a mainstream convention for system administration. It is utilized for gathering data from, and designing, system gadgets, for example, servers, printers, centers, switches, and switches on an Internet Protocol (IP) system.
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: Tunneling
Tunneling, VPN, and IPSec
CompTIA Sec+ | Microsoft MTA Security: CIA
What’s CIA?
