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What does increasing sensitivity in biometric systems potentially lead to?
What does increasing sensitivity in biometric systems potentially lead to?
What is the primary purpose of using multiple factors in electronic door locks?
What is the primary purpose of using multiple factors in electronic door locks?
What is the defining characteristic of cipher locks?
What is the defining characteristic of cipher locks?
What is Access Badge Cloning primarily associated with?
What is Access Badge Cloning primarily associated with?
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Which of the following technologies is commonly used for contactless authentication?
Which of the following technologies is commonly used for contactless authentication?
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What is a key action you should take if infected by ransomware?
What is a key action you should take if infected by ransomware?
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Which of the following best defines a botnet?
Which of the following best defines a botnet?
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What is the role of a 'Zombie' in cybersecurity terminology?
What is the role of a 'Zombie' in cybersecurity terminology?
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Why is it advised not to pay a ransom in a ransomware attack?
Why is it advised not to pay a ransom in a ransomware attack?
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Which security measure is NOT typically recommended against ransomware attacks?
Which security measure is NOT typically recommended against ransomware attacks?
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What is the primary motivation for some insider threats concerning data theft?
What is the primary motivation for some insider threats concerning data theft?
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Which of the following actions should organizations implement to mitigate insider threats?
Which of the following actions should organizations implement to mitigate insider threats?
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Which of the following best describes Shadow IT?
Which of the following best describes Shadow IT?
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What form of insider threat involves an employee misusing their access privileges?
What form of insider threat involves an employee misusing their access privileges?
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Which of the following is NOT a common motivation for insider threats?
Which of the following is NOT a common motivation for insider threats?
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Regular audits in an organization help to address which type of risk?
Regular audits in an organization help to address which type of risk?
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Which characteristic of insider threats might stem from an employee's behavior rather than malicious intent?
Which characteristic of insider threats might stem from an employee's behavior rather than malicious intent?
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What is a recommended strategy to manage Shadow IT within an organization?
What is a recommended strategy to manage Shadow IT within an organization?
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What is the primary goal of social engineering techniques?
What is the primary goal of social engineering techniques?
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Which motivational trigger is NOT commonly used by social engineers?
Which motivational trigger is NOT commonly used by social engineers?
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Which of the following best describes pretexting in social engineering?
Which of the following best describes pretexting in social engineering?
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What type of attack does 'vishing' refer to?
What type of attack does 'vishing' refer to?
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Which option is NOT a practice to enhance security against social engineering?
Which option is NOT a practice to enhance security against social engineering?
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What is the purpose of implementing shielded wallets or sleeves for RFID access badges?
What is the purpose of implementing shielded wallets or sleeves for RFID access badges?
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In the context of phishing attacks, 'whaling' specifically targets which group?
In the context of phishing attacks, 'whaling' specifically targets which group?
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Which of the following is a common technique used in phishing attacks?
Which of the following is a common technique used in phishing attacks?
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What is the main characteristic of a worm compared to a virus?
What is the main characteristic of a worm compared to a virus?
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Which type of malware is designed to encrypt user data until a ransom is paid?
Which type of malware is designed to encrypt user data until a ransom is paid?
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What distinguishes a Trojan from other types of malware?
What distinguishes a Trojan from other types of malware?
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Which of the following describes a keylogger?
Which of the following describes a keylogger?
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What is a polymorphic virus?
What is a polymorphic virus?
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What method do Trojans commonly exploit to achieve their goals?
What method do Trojans commonly exploit to achieve their goals?
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What is an indication of a potential malware attack?
What is an indication of a potential malware attack?
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Which type of virus operates by attaching itself to executable files?
Which type of virus operates by attaching itself to executable files?
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What is the primary function of ransomware?
What is the primary function of ransomware?
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Which characteristic best describes a rootkit?
Which characteristic best describes a rootkit?
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What does a logic bomb do?
What does a logic bomb do?
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What differentiates a virus from a worm?
What differentiates a virus from a worm?
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Which of the following represents a common characteristic of bloatware?
Which of the following represents a common characteristic of bloatware?
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What is a primary purpose of using deception and disruption technologies in cybersecurity?
What is a primary purpose of using deception and disruption technologies in cybersecurity?
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Which of the following methods best describes vishing?
Which of the following methods best describes vishing?
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What is the main characteristic of an attack surface?
What is the main characteristic of an attack surface?
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How do bollards function in physical security?
How do bollards function in physical security?
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What type of attack involves trying all possible combinations until gaining access?
What type of attack involves trying all possible combinations until gaining access?
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Which technology is used to create a decoy system to attract potential hackers?
Which technology is used to create a decoy system to attract potential hackers?
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Which option describes a scenario that aims to exploit external vulnerabilities in wireless communications?
Which option describes a scenario that aims to exploit external vulnerabilities in wireless communications?
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What strategy is often used to counteract unauthorized access in physical security?
What strategy is often used to counteract unauthorized access in physical security?
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Which method can attackers use to bypass a security camera?
Which method can attackers use to bypass a security camera?
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What is the primary function of physical security measures?
What is the primary function of physical security measures?
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Which of the listed sensors detects movement based on changes in microwave pulses?
Which of the listed sensors detects movement based on changes in microwave pulses?
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How can organizations minimize their attack surface?
How can organizations minimize their attack surface?
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What is the main advantage of surveillance systems in security?
What is the main advantage of surveillance systems in security?
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Which method helps prevent attacks by ensuring only one door is open at a time?
Which method helps prevent attacks by ensuring only one door is open at a time?
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Study Notes
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Study Notes
- The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification is an intermediate-level information technology certification.
- It focuses on an individual's ability to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment.
- This certification is for IT professionals or aspiring cybersecurity professionals who have already earned their CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
- The recommendation is that candidates have 1-2 years of experience with hardware, software, and networks.
- The exam consists of five domains:
- General Security Concepts (12%)
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%)
- Security Architecture (18%)
- Security Operations (28%)
- The exam is 90 minutes long and contains 90 questions (multiple-choice and some multiple-select).
- Candidates need a score of 750 points out of 900 to pass.
- Exam vouchers can be purchased from the CompTIA store or Dion Training.
- The price may vary by country due to regional pricing by CompTIA.
- Dion Training offers a 10% discount on vouchers.
- For success in the course, turn on closed captions, control the playback speed, and join the provided FB or Discord group. Avoid trick questions or red herrings. Focus on keywords, bolded words, and upper-case letters. Choose the answer that applies to the most number of situations.
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