CC Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide

Prepare for the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity exam, as well as a new career in cybersecurity, with this effective study guide. Complete with full color illustrations!

In Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide, veteran IT and cybersecurity educator Mike Chapple delivers a one-stop resource for anyone planning to pursue the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity credential, as well as those getting ready to take on a challenging and rewarding new career in cybersecurity. The author walks you through the info you'll need to succeed on both the exam and in your first day at a cybersecurity-focused job, using full-color illustrations to highlight and emphasize the concepts discussed inside.

Complete with an online practice test, this book comprehensively covers every competency and domain tested by the new exam, including security principles, business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, access control concepts, network security, and security operations. You'll also find:

• Efficient and lean content, ensuring you get up-to-speed as quickly as possible
• Bite-sized chapters that break down essential topics into manageable and accessible lessons
• Complimentary online access to Sybex' celebrated online learning environment, which comes with practice questions, a complete glossary of common industry terminology, and more

A clear and effective pathway to the Certified in Cybersecurity credential, as well as a fresh career in cybersecurity, the Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide offers the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to get started in an exciting and rewarding career.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mike Chapple, PhD, CIPM, CIPP/US, CISSP, is a teaching professor in the IT, Analytics, and Operations Department at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. He is the author of several bestselling information technology certification guides and has over two decades' experience in higher education, the private sector, and government IT.

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Your expert guide to preparing for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam The CC SM Certified in Cybersecurity Study Guide is your one-stop resource for comprehensive coverage of ISC2's entry level Certified in Cybersecurity exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers all the exam's domain competencies. Prepare for the test smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to 4-color, illustrated content full of visual prompts, assessment tests that validate and measure exam readiness, objective maps, real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and challenging chapter review questions. Reinforce and remember what you've learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam with Sybex. Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for each of the 5 ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity domains:

• Security Principles
• Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR) & Incident Response Concept
• Access Controls Concepts
• Network Security

• Security Operations Interactive learning environment Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with a bonus practice exam to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam.
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared. ABOUT THE CERTIFIED IN CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM Certified in Cybersecurity demonstrates your knowledge of the foundational skills and abilities required in an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity role. It proves your understanding of fundamental security best practices, policies, and procedures.

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Introduction xvii

Part I Domain 1: Security Principles 1

Chapter 1 Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, and Non-repudiation 3

The CIA Triad 4

Non-repudiation 7

Chapter 2 Authentication and Authorization 11

Access Control Process 11

Password Policies 13

Authentication Factors 16

Chapter 3 Privacy 23

Privacy 23

Privacy Management Framework 25

Chapter 4 Risk Management 35

Risk Types 35

Risk Identification and Assessment 37

Risk Treatment Strategies 39

Risk Profile and Tolerance 40

Chapter 5 Security Controls 45

What Are Security Controls? 45

Categorizing Security Controls 46

Chapter 6 Ethics 51

Corporate Ethics Codes 51

ISC2 Code of Ethics 52

Ethics Complaint Procedure 54

Chapter 7 Security Governance Processes 59

Security Policies and Procedures 59

Laws and Regulations 61

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Part II Domain 2: Business Continuity (bc), Disaster Recovery (dr) & Incident Response (ir) Concepts 65

Chapter 8 Business Continuity 67

Business Continuity Planning 67

Business Continuity Controls 69

High Availability and Fault Tolerance 71

Chapter 9 Disaster Recovery 79

Disaster Recovery Planning 79

Backups 81

Disaster Recovery Sites 83

Testing Disaster Recovery Plans 85

Chapter 10 Incident Response 89

Creating an Incident Response Program 89

Building an Incident Response Team 91

Incident Communications Plan 92

Incident Identification and Response 93

Part III Domain 3: Access Controls Concepts 99

Chapter 11 Physical Access Controls 101

Physical Facilities 101

Designing for Security 104

Visitor Management 106

Physical Security Personnel 106

Chapter 12 Logical Access Controls 111

Authorization 111

Account Types 114

Non- repudiation 115

Part IV Domain 4: Network Security 119

Chapter 13 Computer Networking 121

Network Types 121

TCP/IP Networking 122

IP Addressing 124

Network Ports and Applications 128

Securing Wi- Fi Networks 129

Chapter 14 Network Threats and Attacks 137

Malware 137

Eavesdropping Attacks 139

Denial- of- Service Attacks 140

Side- Channel Attacks 142

Chapter 15 Threat Identification and Prevention 145

Antivirus Software 145

Intrusion Detection and Prevention 146

Firewalls 148

Vulnerability Scanning 149

Chapter 16 Network Security Infrastructure 155

Data Center Protection 156

Network Security Zones 158

Switches, WAPs, and Routers 159

Network Segmentation 161

Virtual Private Networks 162

Network Access Control 163

Internet of Things 165

Chapter 17 Cloud Computing 169

Cloud Computing 169

Cloud Deployment Models 171

Cloud Service Categories 172

Security and the Shared Responsibility Model 174

Automation and Orchestration 174

Vendor Relationships 175

Part V Domain 5: Security Operations 179

Chapter 18 Encryption 181

Cryptography 181

Encryption Algorithms 183

Uses of Encryption 186

Hash Functions 187

Chapter 19 Data Handling 193

Data Life Cycle 193

Data Classification 196

Chapter 20 Logging and Monitoring 201

Logging 201

Log Monitoring 202

Chapter 21 Configuration Management 207

Configuration Management 207

Configuration Vulnerabilities 208

Chapter 22 Best Practice Security Policies 213

Acceptable Use Policy 213

Data Handling Policy 214

Password Policy 214

Bring Your Own Device Policy 214

Privacy Policy 214

Change Management Policy 215

Chapter 23 Security Awareness Training 219

Social Engineering 219

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