Series: Comptia A+ (Plus) 220-1002 Series
2.1 Physical Security: Cable, Server, USB Locks
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Cable locks Cable locks are not the strongest of security measures because they can be cut. But it will help to deter theft. For more information on cable locks, see…
2.1 Physical Security: Privacy Screen
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A privacy screen can be placed on top of your laptop screen or desktop monitor. This limits the screen’s viewing angle so that only users sitting directly in front of…
2.2 Active Directory Security Concepts
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Microsoft’s Active Directory provides for centralized management for Windows Domain Services. Login script When a user logs in with their active directory credentials, the administrator can have the computer run…
2.2 Software Tokens
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Software tokens often take the form of mobile applications that are loaded onto a mobile device such as a smartphone. The software tokens are pseudo random number generators. The software…
2.2 MDM Policies
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MDM stands for Mobile Device Management. An MDM can be used to control and keep track of mobile devices such as cell phones. MDM policies can be applied to company…
2.2 Port Security
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Port security refers to locking down the interfaces on switches and routers to prevent unauthorized users and devices from plugging in. Switches can be capable of sending an alert or…
2.2 MAC Address Filtering
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MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC Address is a unique identifier that is assigned to every Network Interface Card (NIC). A MAC address is composed of 6 octets….