CompTIA Security+ Exam Notes

CompTIA Security+ Exam Notes
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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Reveal Your Wireless Password

 Wireless Password Revealed


Here is a way to reveal the wireless password for the network you are currently connected to if you have forgotten it by chance.

To begin with, select the Windows logo on your keyboard and the "R" at the same time. This opens the run command. Now type in the following command: ncpa. Cpl xd and hit enter. Follow the video for additional steps.

Monday, August 12, 2024

Security+ (Site Considerations)

 Site Considerations


Hot site: It is fully functional, and all the equipment and data are mirrored to the site. Failover is immediate, lasting minutes.

Warm Site: Has all of the equipment, but functional data needs to be restored from backups. Failover time is hours.

Cold Site: Empty building, you might have pre-configured routers, switches, & firewall on the shelf at the main site. Failover time is days.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Safeguarding Web Traffic: The Role of Secure Web Gateways

 URL Filter & Content Filter

SWG stands for "Secure Web Gateway," which is a network security solution that acts as a checkpoint between users and the internet, filtering web traffic to protect organizations from malicious websites, malware, and other online threats by enforcing company policies and blocking access to inappropriate content, essentially safeguarding users from accessing unsafe internet traffic while ensuring compliance with regulations; it does this by inspecting web requests, utilizing features like URL filtering, application control, data loss prevention, and antivirus scanning. 

Key points about SWG:
  • Function: An SWG analyzes incoming web traffic, identifying and blocking malicious websites, malware, phishing attempts, and other harmful content based on preset security policies. 
Features:
  • URL filtering: Blocks access to specific websites based on their category (e.g., adult content, gambling, social media). 
  • Application control: Restricts access to specific applications or protocols (e.g., limiting streaming services during work hours). 
  • Anti-malware scanning: Scans web traffic for malware before it reaches the user's device. 
  • HTTPS inspection: Decrypts and inspects encrypted traffic to identify threats within secure connections. 
  • Data loss prevention (DLP): Monitors web traffic for sensitive data leaks 
Benefits:
  • Enhanced security: Protects users from accessing malicious websites and downloading malware. 
  • Compliance enforcement: Helps organizations adhere to data privacy and security regulations 
  • Improved user productivity: Prevents distractions by restricting access to non-work-related websites 
Deployment options:
  • On-premise: A physical appliance installed within the organization's network 
  • Cloud-based: A service delivered through a cloud provider, allowing access from anywhere
This is covered in CompTIA Network+ and Security+.