LPI Security Essentials Study Guide: Exam 020-100

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Prepare smarter and faster for the LPI Security Essentials exam In LPI Security Essentials Study Guide: Exam 020-100, veteran Linux server administrator David Clinton delivers an expert tutorial on the major security threats facing computers, networks, connected devices, and IT services, both on-premise and in the cloud. You’ll discover common and effective ways to prevent, mitigate, and respond to security attacks, and validate your ability to use encryption to secure data transferred through a network. This book is designed to prepare you for the LPI Security Essentials certification offered by the global standard and career support organization for open-source professionals. Whether you’re preparing for this foundational exam as a steppingstone to the more advanced Security+ certification or as an end in itself, you’ll advance your knowledge of security concepts, encryption, node, device, and storage security, network and service security, and identity and privacy concepts. You’ll get: Techniques and tools you can use immediately in a new role as an IT security professionalKey strategies for digital self-defense, including securing your own devices and making use of IT servicesComplimentary access to Sybex’s superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, complete with chapter tests, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms Perfect for anyone seeking to take the LPI Security Essentials certification exam, LPI Security Essentials Study Guide, Exam 020-100 is a must-have resource for people looking to hit the ground running in a new career focused on information security. Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction What Does This Book Cover? About the Exam Exam Objectives Objective Map Assessment Test Answers to Assessment Test Chapter 1: Using Digital Resources Responsibly Protecting Personal Rights Protecting Digital Privacy Establishing Authenticity Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 2: What Are Vulnerabilities and Threats? The Basics: What Are We Trying to Accomplish Here? Common Vulnerabilities Digital Espionage Stolen Credentials Malware Network-Based Attacks Cloud Computing and Digital Security Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 3: Controlling Access to Your Assets Controlling Physical Access Controlling Network Access Controlling Software Sources Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 4: Controlling Network Connections Understanding Network Architecture Auditing Networks Securing Networks Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 5: Encrypting Your Data at Rest What Is Encryption? Encryption Usage Patterns Encryption Technologies Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 6: Encrypting Your Moving Data Website Encryption Email Encryption Working with VPN Connections and Software Repositories Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 7: Risk Assessment Conducting Open-Source Intelligence Gathering Accessing Public Vulnerability Databases Conducting Vulnerability Scans Conducting Penetration Tests Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 8: Configuring System Backups and Monitoring Why You Need to Get Backups Right the First Time Backup Types Multitier Backups Configuring Monitoring and Alerts Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Chapter 9: Resource Isolation Design Patterns Configuring Network Firewalling Working with Sandbox Environments Controlling Local System Access Summary Exam Essentials Review Questions Appendix: Answers to Review Questions Chapter 1: Using Digital Resources Responsibly Chapter 2: What Are Vulnerabilities and Threats? Chapter 3: Controlling Access to Your Assets Chapter 4: Controlling Network Connections Chapter 5: Encrypting Your Data at Rest Chapter 6: Encrypting Your Moving Data Chapter 7: Risk Assessment Chapter 8: Configuring System Backups and Monitoring Chapter 9: Resource Isolation Design Patterns Index End User License Agreement