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What is the primary purpose of Mandatory Access Control (MAC)?
What is the primary purpose of Mandatory Access Control (MAC)?
What type of threat is a sophisticated and targeted attack?
What type of threat is a sophisticated and targeted attack?
What is the purpose of Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)?
What is the purpose of Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS)?
What is the primary purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
What is the primary purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
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What is the primary purpose of Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS)?
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What is the primary function of a hub in a network?
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What is the primary purpose of access control models?
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Study Notes
Access Control And Identity Management
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Access Control Models:
- Mandatory Access Control (MAC): Enforces access control through a set of rules based on user identity and resource classification
- Discretionary Access Control (DAC): Grants access based on user identity and permissions
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assigns access based on user roles
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC): Grants access based on user attributes
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Identity Management:
- Authentication: Verifies user identity
- Authorization: Grants access to resources based on user identity
- Accounting: Tracks and monitors user activity
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Identity Management Protocols:
- Kerberos: Provides secure authentication using tickets
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol): Manages and authenticates users and devices
- RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service): Authenticates and authorizes network access
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Access Control Technologies:
- Biometric Authentication: Uses unique physical or behavioral characteristics for authentication
- Smart Cards: Stores user credentials and authentication information
- Tokens: Generates one-time passwords for authentication
Threats And Vulnerabilities
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Threat Types:
- Insider Threats: Threats from within an organization
- External Threats: Threats from outside an organization
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Sophisticated and targeted attacks
- Zero-Day Threats: Exploits previously unknown vulnerabilities
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Vulnerability Types:
- Network Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in network infrastructure
- System Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in operating systems and applications
- Application Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in software applications
- Human Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in human behavior and decision-making
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Threat Actors:
- Hackers: Individuals who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain or malicious purposes
- Script Kiddies: Inexperienced hackers who use pre-existing tools and scripts
- Nation-State Actors: Government-sponsored hackers
- Organized Crime: Criminal organizations that use hacking for financial gain
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Vulnerability Scanning:
- Network Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in network infrastructure
- System Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications
- Application Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in software applications
Application Data And Host Security
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Secure Coding Practices:
- Input Validation: Verifies user input to prevent attacks
- Error Handling: Handles errors and exceptions securely
- Secure Data Storage: Protects sensitive data at rest
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Secure Communication Protocols:
- SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security): Encrypts data in transit
- HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure): Encrypts web traffic
- SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol): Encrypts file transfers
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Host Security:
- Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS): Monitors and detects malicious activity on hosts
- Host-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS): Prevents malicious activity on hosts
- Host Security Baselines: Establishes a secure configuration for hosts
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Data Protection:
- Data Encryption: Protects data at rest and in transit
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevents unauthorized data exfiltration
- Data Backup and Recovery: Ensures data availability and recoverability
Compliance And Operational Security
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Compliance Regulations:
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Protects sensitive health information
- PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Protects sensitive payment card information
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Protects sensitive personal data
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Operational Security:
- Incident Response: Responds to and manages security incidents
- Disaster Recovery: Ensures business continuity in the event of a disaster
- Business Continuity Planning: Ensures business continuity in the event of a disaster
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Risk Management:
- Risk Assessment: Identifies and evaluates potential risks
- Risk Mitigation: Reduces the likelihood and impact of potential risks
- Risk Acceptance: Accepts potential risks and implements compensating controls
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Security Policies and Procedures:
- Security Policy: Outlines the organization's security goals and objectives
- Security Procedures: Outlines the steps to implement security policies
Network Security
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Network Security Fundamentals:
- Network Segmentation: Divides a network into smaller, isolated segments
- Network Access Control (NAC): Restricts network access to authorized devices
- Network Encryption: Encrypts data in transit
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Network Security Protocols:
- IPsec (Internet Protocol Security): Encrypts data in transit
- SSH (Secure Shell): Encrypts remote access to network devices
- DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions): Encrypts DNS traffic
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Network Security Devices:
- Firewalls: Blocks unauthorized access to a network
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Monitors and detects malicious activity
- Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): Prevents malicious activity
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Network Security Threats:
- Malware: Malicious software that damages or exploits a network
- Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks: Overwhelms a network with traffic
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks: Overwhelms a network with traffic from multiple sources
Access Control And Identity Management
- Mandatory Access Control (MAC): Enforces access control through a set of rules based on user identity and resource classification.
- Discretionary Access Control (DAC): Grants access based on user identity and permissions.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assigns access based on user roles.
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC): Grants access based on user attributes.
- Authentication: Verifies user identity.
- Authorization: Grants access to resources based on user identity.
- Accounting: Tracks and monitors user activity.
- Kerberos: Provides secure authentication using tickets.
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol): Manages and authenticates users and devices.
- RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service): Authenticates and authorizes network access.
- Biometric Authentication: Uses unique physical or behavioral characteristics for authentication.
- Smart Cards: Stores user credentials and authentication information.
- Tokens: Generates one-time passwords for authentication.
Threats And Vulnerabilities
- Insider Threats: Threats from within an organization.
- External Threats: Threats from outside an organization.
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Sophisticated and targeted attacks.
- Zero-Day Threats: Exploits previously unknown vulnerabilities.
- Network Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in network infrastructure.
- System Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in operating systems and applications.
- Application Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in software applications.
- Human Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses in human behavior and decision-making.
- Hackers: Individuals who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain or malicious purposes.
- Script Kiddies: Inexperienced hackers who use pre-existing tools and scripts.
- Nation-State Actors: Government-sponsored hackers.
- Organized Crime: Criminal organizations that use hacking for financial gain.
- Network Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in network infrastructure.
- System Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in operating systems and applications.
- Application Vulnerability Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities in software applications.
Application Data And Host Security
- Input Validation: Verifies user input to prevent attacks.
- Error Handling: Handles errors and exceptions securely.
- Secure Data Storage: Protects sensitive data at rest.
- SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security): Encrypts data in transit.
- HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure): Encrypts web traffic.
- SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol): Encrypts file transfers.
- Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS): Monitors and detects malicious activity on hosts.
- Host-Based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS): Prevents malicious activity on hosts.
- Host Security Baselines: Establishes a secure configuration for hosts.
- Data Encryption: Protects data at rest and in transit.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Prevents unauthorized data exfiltration.
- Data Backup and Recovery: Ensures data availability and recoverability.
Compliance And Operational Security
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Protects sensitive health information.
- PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Protects sensitive payment card information.
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Protects sensitive personal data.
- Incident Response: Responds to and manages security incidents.
- Disaster Recovery: Ensures business continuity in the event of a disaster.
- Business Continuity Planning: Ensures business continuity in the event of a disaster.
Network Security
- OSI model consists of 7 layers
- TCP/IP model consists of 4 layers
- Network devices include router, switch, hub, and bridge
- Firewalls come in three types: network-based, host-based, and application-based
- Network segmentation can be achieved through VLAN and subnetting
- Network access control includes 802.1X and NAC
Risk Management and Compliance
- Risk assessment involves identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks
- Risk mitigation strategies include avoid, transfer, mitigate, and accept
- Security policies include acceptable use, password, and incident response policies
- Compliance frameworks include HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST
- Operational security includes backup, disaster recovery, and incident response
Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Malware types include virus, worm, Trojan, spyware, and ransomware
- Network threats include DoS, DDoS, spoofing, and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Social engineering types include phishing, pretexting, and baiting
- Vulnerability scanning can be network-based or host-based
- Penetration testing types include black box, white box, and gray box
- Vulnerability remediation involves patching and configuration hardening
Application, Data, and Host Security
- Secure coding practices include input validation and error handling
- Secure communication protocols include SSL/TLS and HTTPS
- Data classification includes public, internal, confidential, and top secret categories
- Data protection methods include encryption, access control, and backup
- Host hardening involves disabling unnecessary services and removing unnecessary software
- Host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) are used for host security
Access Control and Identity Management
- Access control models include MAC, DAC, and RBAC
- Authentication methods include username/password, biometric, and smart card
- Identity and access management (IAM) systems are used for identity management
- Single sign-on (SSO) and federated identity are used for authentication
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