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The five areas of the Security+ exam, one topic at a time. Tick topics off as you learn them. Your progress is saved on this device only.

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1General security concepts

12% of the exam

  • Confidentiality, integrity, availabilityKeep secrets, stop tampering, stay switched on
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  • Authentication, authorisation, accountingWho are you, what can you do, what did you do
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  • Zero TrustCheck everyone, every time, even inside the house
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  • Encryption and hashingSecret codes and fingerprints for data
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  • Certificates and PKIID cards for websites
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2Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations

22% of the exam

  • Threat actorsWho the baddies are and what they want
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  • Phishing and social engineeringTricking people instead of computers
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  • Malware and ransomwareBad programs that sneak in
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  • Network attacks (spoofing, DDoS)Pretending to be someone, or shouting so loud no one hears
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  • Application attacksFeeding an app the wrong kind of food
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3Security architecture

18% of the exam

  • Network basics: NTP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6Clocks, name tags and addresses for computers
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  • Secure protocolsRules for talking safely
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  • DNSSECA wax seal on the internet’s address book
    Lesson ready
  • Network segmentationLocked rooms inside the house
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  • Cloud securityKeeping your stuff safe in someone else’s house
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  • Backups and resilienceA spare key and a spare house
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4Security operations

28% of the exam

  • Identity and access managementGiving out the right keys
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  • Multi-factor authenticationPassword plus something you hold
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  • Logging, SIEM and monitoringSecurity cameras for computers
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  • Incident responseWhat to do when the alarm goes off
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  • Vulnerability managementFinding the holes before the baddies do
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5Security programme management and oversight

20% of the exam

  • Risk managementDeciding which worries matter most
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  • Policies and governanceThe house rules
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  • Compliance and auditsProving you follow the rules
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  • Third-party riskAre your friends’ houses safe too?
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  • Security awareness trainingTeaching everyone the rules
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