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Section 1
Define essential security principles
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Preview: Essential Security Principles
Preview includes- 4 of 5 lesson topics
- 1 overview segment
- 3 core concepts
- 2 exam tips
Lesson Topics
- CIA triad
- Threat, vulnerability, exploit, and risk
- Defense in depth and hardening
- Least privilege and accountability
Overview
Current Cisco CCST Cybersecurity objective: Define essential security principles.
Core Concepts
- Confidentiality limits unauthorized disclosure; integrity protects against improper modification or destruction; availability supports timely, reliable access.
- A threat is a circumstance or actor that could cause harm; a vulnerability is a weakness; an exploit is a method/code that takes advantage of a weakness; risk is potential harm in organizational context.
- Defense in depth uses multiple independent or complementary controls so one control failure does not become total compromise.
Exam Tips
- Read the consequence or observable evidence before selecting a security term or control.
- Prefer the control that directly addresses the stated weakness while respecting authorization, safety, and operational requirements.
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Section 2
Explain common threats and vulnerabilities
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Section 3
Explain access management principles
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Section 4
Explain encryption methods and applications
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Section 5
Describe TCP/IP protocol vulnerabilities
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Section 6
Explain how network addresses impact network security
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Section 7
Describe network infrastructure and technologies
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Section 8
Set up a secure wireless SoHo network
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Section 9
Implement secure access technologies
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Section 10
Describe operating system security concepts
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Section 11
Demonstrate familiarity with appropriate endpoint tools that gather security assessment information
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Section 12
Verify that endpoint systems meet security policies and standards
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Section 13
Implement software and hardware updates
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Section 14
Interpret system logs
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Section 15
Demonstrate familiarity with malware removal
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Section 16
Explain vulnerability management
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Section 17
Use threat intelligence techniques to identify potential network vulnerabilities
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Section 18
Explain risk management
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Section 19
Explain the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
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Section 20
Monitor security events and know when escalation is required
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Section 21
Explain digital forensics and attack attribution processes
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Section 22
Explain the impact of compliance frameworks on incident handling
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Section 23
Describe the elements of cybersecurity incident response
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