Preview CompTIA Security+ prep
Vendor-neutral security certification prep with computed risk (SLE/ARO/ALE) questions, plus access-control, threat-identification, cryptography-concept and incident-response fact banks.
Sample lesson
Malware Types
Distinguishing ransomware, worms, trojans and spyware.
Malware, short for malicious software, is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, or network. It encompasses various types, including ransomware, worms, trojans, and spyware, each with distinct behaviors and purposes.
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files or locks them out of their system, demanding a ransom payment to restore access. It often spreads through phishing emails or malicious downloads, targeting both individuals and organizations.
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What a mock looks like
Security+-style Mock Exam
90 minutes total, with sections timed individually.
- General Security Concepts (12%)11 min
- Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations (22%)20 min
- Security Architecture (18%)16 min
- Security Operations (28%)25 min
- Security Program Management & Oversight (20%)18 min
A warehouse manager installs prominent signs at every entrance stating that the premises are monitored by 24-hour video surveillance and that trespassers will be prosecuted. No cameras have been installed yet. Which of the following BEST describes this control?
- Physical deterrent
- Technical detective
- Managerial preventive
- Operational corrective