Chapter 1
General Networking and Security Concepts
About This Chapter
This chapter provides a general overview of security concerns. Throughout the rest of the book, you will learn more about each of these topics in greater depth. After finishing this book and passing the Security+ exam, you will be able to understand the concepts, concerns, and language of a security expert.
CC: http://www.commoncriteria.org
NIST: http://www.csrc.nist.gov/publications
RFC: http://www.icann.rfceditor.org
For your convenience, some key RFC, NIST, and CC documents are included on the Supplemental Course Materials CD-ROM. These documents are provided as supplemental information. However, we recommend that you go to the respective Web sites to get the most up-to-date documents if you intend to use the information to manage your security issues.
Before You Begin
The prerequisite knowledge expected for the Security+ candidate is the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications or equivalent knowledge, along with knowledge and experience with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). There are no prerequisites for this chapter, but this book assumes you meet the prerequisites specified by CompTIA.