Network Security

• Implement security configuration parameters on network devices and other technologies
• Given a scenario, use secure network administration principles
• Explain network design elements and components
• Given a scenario, implement common protocols and services
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues related to wireless networking

Compliance and Operational Security

• Explain the importance of risk related concepts
• Summarize the security implications of integrating systems and data with third parties
• Given a scenario, implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Given a scenario, implement basic forensic procedures
• Summarize common incident response procedures
• Explain the importance of security related awareness and training
• Compare and contrast physical security and environmental controls
• Summarize risk management best practices
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate control to meet the goals of security

Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Explain types of malware
• Summarize various types of attacks
• Summarize social engineering attacks and the associated effectiveness with each attack
• Explain types of wireless attacks
• Explain types of application attacks
• Analyze a scenario and select the appropriate type of mitigation and deterrent techniques
• Given a scenario, use appropriate tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities
• Explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning

Application, Data and Host Security

• Explain the importance of application security controls and techniques
• Summarize mobile security concepts and technologies
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate solution to establish host security
• Implement the appropriate controls to ensure data security
• Compare and contrast alternative methods to mitigate security risks in static environments

Access Control and Identify Management

• Compare and contrast the function and purpose of authentication services
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate authentication, authorization or access control
• Install and configure security controls when performing account management, based on best practices

Cryptography

• Given a scenario, utilize general cryptography concepts
• Given a scenario, use appropriate cryptographic methods
• Given a scenario, use appropriate PKI, certificate management and associated components

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