Security+ The Last Mile
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Security+ The Last Mile

Your guide to the finish line

About the Book

Like his popular Security+ exam prep series on YouTube, "Security+ The Last Mile" is designed as a consolidated reference that makes advanced exam topics accessible, bringing focus to important exam topics, revealing the "what and why" of key exam concepts without wasting time or space.

About the Author

Pete Zerger
Pete Zerger

Pete is a vCISO, cloud and cybersecurity strategist, security architect, and cyber educator, leading hundreds of thousands of users to cybersecurity certifications in more than 50 countries.

Table of Contents

    • Preface (Read this first!)
      • Legend
      • Exam Prep Strategy
      • Exam Mindset
      • Time management
      • Evaluating Exam Answers (The READ Strategy)
      • Recommended Study Materials
        • Books
        • Practice Questions
        • Video Training
        • Flashcards
    • Chapter 1:Domain 1: General Security Concepts
      • 1.1 Compare and contrast various types of security controls
        • 1.1.1 Categories
        • 1.1.2 Control Types
      • 1.2 Summarize fundamental security concepts
        • 1.2.1 Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
        • 1.2.2 Non-repudiation
        • 1.2.3 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
        • 1.2.4 Gap analysis
        • 1.2.5 Zero Trust
        • 1.2.6 Physical security
        • 1.2.7 Deception and disruption technology
      • 1.3 Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security
        • 1.3.1 Business processes impacting security operation
        • 1.3.2 Technical implications
        • 1.3.3 Documentation
        • 1.3.4 Version control
      • 1.4 Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
        • 1.4.1 Public key infrastructure (PKI)
        • 1.4.2 Encryption
        • 1.4.3 Tools
        • 1.4.4 Obfuscation
        • 1.4.5 Hashing
        • 1.4.6 Salting
        • 1.4.7 Digital signatures
        • 1.4.8 Key stretching
        • 1.4.9 Blockchain
        • 1.4.10 Open public ledger
        • 1.4.11 Certificates
    • Chapter 2:Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
      • 2.1 Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations
        • 2.1.1 Threat actors
        • 2.1.2 Attributes of actors
        • 2.1.3 Motivations
      • 2.2 Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces
        • 2.2.1 Message-based
        • 2.2.2 Image-based
        • 2.2.3 File-based
        • 2.2.4 Voice call
        • 2.2.5 Removable device
        • 2.2.6 Vulnerable software
        • 2.2.7 Unsupported systems and applications
        • 2.2.8 Unsecure networks
        • 2.2.9 Open service ports
        • 2.2.10 Default credentials
        • 2.2.11 Supply chain
        • 2.2.12 Human vectors / social engineering
      • 2.3 Explain various types of vulnerabilities
        • 2.3.1 Application
        • 2.3.2 Operating system (OS)-based
        • 2.3.3 Web-based
        • 2.3.4 Hardware
        • 2.3.5 Virtualization
        • 2.3.6 Cloud-specific
        • 2.3.7 Supply chain
        • 2.3.8 Cryptographic
        • 2.3.9 Misconfiguration
        • 2.3.10 Mobile device
        • 2.3.11 Zero-day
      • 2.4 Explain common attacks and indicators
        • 2.4.1 Malware attacks
        • 2.4.2 Physical attacks
        • 2.4.3 Network attacks
        • 2.4.4 Application attacks
        • 2.4.5 Cryptographic attacks
        • 2.4.6 Password attacks
        • 2.4.7 Indicators of malicious activity
      • 2.5 Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise
        • 2.5.1 Segmentation
        • 2.5.2 Access control
        • 2.5.3 Application allow list
        • 2.5.4 Isolation
        • 2.5.5 Patching
        • 2.5.6 Encryption
        • 2.5.7 Monitoring
        • 2.5.8 Least privilege
        • 2.5.9 Configuration enforcement
        • 2.5.10 Decommissioning
        • 2.5.11 Hardening techniques
    • Chapter 3:Domain 3: Security Architecture
      • 3.1 Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models
        • 3.1.1 Architecture and infrastructure concepts
        • 3.1.2 Considerations
      • 3.2 Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure
        • 3.2.1 Infrastructure considerations
        • 3.2.2 Secure communication/access
        • 3.2.3 Selection of effective controls
      • 3.3 Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data
        • 3.3.1 Data types
        • 3.3.2 Data classifications
        • 3.3.3 General data considerations
        • 3.3.4 Methods to secure data
      • 3.4 Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture
        • 3.4.1 High availability (HA)
        • 3.4.2 Site considerations
        • 3.4.3 Platform diversity
        • 3.4.4 Multi-cloud systems
        • 3.4.5 Continuity of operations (COOP)
        • 3.4.6 Capacity planning
        • 3.4.7 Testing (Disaster Recovery / Incident Response Exercises)
        • 3.4.8 Backups
        • 3.4.9 Power
    • Chapter 4:Domain 4: Security Operations
      • 4.1 Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources
        • 4.1.1 Secure baselines
        • 4.1.2 Hardening targets
        • 4.1.3 Wireless devices
        • 4.1.4 Mobile solutions
        • 4.1.5 Wireless security settings
        • 4.1.6 Application security
        • 4.1.7 Sandboxing
        • 4.1.8 Monitoring
      • 4.2 Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management
        • 4.2.1 Acquisition/procurement process
        • 4.2.2 Assignment/accounting
        • 4.2.3 Monitoring/asset tracking
        • 4.2.4 Disposal/decommissioning
      • 4.3 Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management
        • 4.3.1 Identification methods
        • 4.3.2 Analysis
        • 4.3.3 Vulnerability Response and Remediation
        • 4.3.4 Validation of Remediation
        • 4.3.5 Reporting
      • 4.4 Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools
        • 4.4.1 Monitoring computing resources
        • 4.4.2 Activities
        • 4.4.3 Tools
      • 4.5 Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security
        • 4.5.1 Firewall
        • 4.5.2 IDS/IPS
        • 4.5.3 Web filter
        • 4.5.4 Operating system security
        • 4.5.5 Implementation of secure protocols
        • 4.5.6 DNS filtering
        • 4.5.7 Email security
        • 4.5.8 File integrity monitoring (FIM)
        • 4.5.9 Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
        • 4.5.10 Network access control (NAC)
        • 4.5.11 Endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR)
        • 4.5.12 User behavior analytics (UBA)
      • 4.6 Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management
        • 4.6.1 Provisioning/de-provisioning user accounts
        • 4.6.2 Permission assignments and implications
        • 4.6.3 Identity proofing
        • 4.6.4 Federation
        • 4.6.5 Single sign-on (SSO)
        • 4.6.6 Interoperability
        • 4.6.7 Attestation
        • 4.6.8 Access controls
        • 4.6.9 Multifactor authentication (MFA)
        • 4.6.10 Password concepts
        • 4.6.11 Privileged access management (PAM) tools
      • 4.7 Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations
        • 4.7.1 Use cases of automation and scripting
        • 4.7.2 Benefits
        • 4.7.3 Other considerations
      • 4.8 Explain appropriate incident response activities
        • 4.8.1 Process
        • 4.8.2 Training
        • 4.8.3 Testing
        • 4.8.4 Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
        • 4.8.5 Threat hunting
        • 4.8.6 Digital forensics
      • 4.9 Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation
        • 4.9.1 Log data
        • 4.9.2 Additional data sources
    • Chapter 5:Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
      • 5.1 Summarize elements of effective security governance
        • 5.1.1 Guidelines
        • 5.1.2 Policies
        • 5.1.3 Standards
        • 5.1.4 Procedures
        • 5.1.5 External considerations
        • 5.1.6 Monitoring and revision
        • 5.1.7 Types of governance structures
        • 5.1.8 Roles and responsibilities for systems and data
      • 5.2 Explain elements of the risk management process
        • 5.2.1 Risk Identification
        • 5.2.2 Risk Assessment
        • 5.2.3 Risk Analysis
        • 5.2.4 The Risk Register and Risk Matrix
        • 5.2.5 Risk Tolerance
        • 5.2.6 Risk Appetite
        • 5.2.7 Risk Management Strategies (Risk Treatment/Response)
        • 5.2.8 Risk Reporting
        • 5.2.9 Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
      • 5.3 Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management
        • 5.3.1 Vendor assessment
        • 5.3.2 Vendor selection
        • 5.3.3 Agreement types
        • 5.3.4 Vendor Monitoring
        • 5.3.5 Questionnaires
        • 5.3.6 Rules of Engagement (RoE)
      • 5.4 Summarize elements of effective security compliance
        • 5.4.2 Consequences of non-compliance
        • 5.4.3 Compliance monitoring
        • 5.4.4 Privacy
      • 5.5 Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments
        • 5.5.1 Attestation
        • 5.5.2 Internal
        • 5.5.3 External
        • 5.5.4 Penetration testing
        • 5.6 Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices
        • 5.6.1 Phishing
        • 5.6.2 Anomalous behavior recognition
        • 5.6.3 User guidance and training
        • 5.6.4 Reporting and monitoring (of the awareness program)
        • 5.6.5 Development (of training materials)
        • 5.6.6 Execution (of training program)
        • What’s Next?
    • Appendix A - Acronyms (CompTIA Security+ Official)
    • Appendix B - Ports and Protocols Reference
    • Appendix C - Frameworks Reference

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