Here is the intro once again . . . This is what you need to know for the exam. If you cannot rattle off the associated content for each of these topics and terms, keep studying. Most all of this is contained in the exam objectives. I've just mixed it up and added some hints.
Security
Topics
Hardware, software, wireless, & physical security
Incident Reporting & social engineering
Security optimization, troubleshooting, diagnostics, & preventative maintenance
Installation & configuration of software and hardware
Terms
If any of these are unfamiliar, look them up . . .
Disk wiping ♦ smart card ♦ PIN ♦ Biometric ♦ Key Fob ♦ exploitation ♦ spyware ♦ WTLS ♦ DSSS ♦ Physical Security ♦ WAP ♦ Worm ♦ Firewall ♦ rootkit ♦ grayware ♦ packet filter ♦ WEP ♦ FHSS ♦ OFDM ♦ stateful inspection ♦ CERT ♦ site survey ♦ MAC filtering ♦ SHA ♦ MDA BIOS ♦ CPS ♦ CRL ♦ KDC ♦ CHAP ♦ Biba ♦ Clark-Wilson ♦ Bell La-Padula
How-To
Know how to do the following:
Diagnose and troubleshoot security issues
Use good preventative maintenance techniques to avoid problems
Be able to install, optimize and configure the needed software and hardware.
Understand access control and authentication
Understand the ins and outs of wireless security and physical security.
Safety & Environmental Issues
Topics
Identify safety hazards, know how to prevent hazards and how to handle accidents and reporting
Know how to dispose of objects that could harm the environment
Terms
If any of these are unfamiliar, look them up . . .
capacitor ♦ MSDS ♦ OSHA ♦ ESD ♦ EPA ♦ antistatic bag
How-To
Know how to do the following:
Extinguish and electrical fire
Use basic safety measures and tools (e.g. ESD static mats, wrist straps, & bags)
Know how to dispose of batteries, PCs, CRTs and other potentially harmful components.
Know how to report an accident.
Professionalism & Communication
Topics
Know how to effectively communicate with others.
Know how to maintain professional behavior and respect property.
Terms
If any of these are unfamiliar, look them up . . .
punctual ♦ accountable ♦ respectful ♦ listen ♦ clarify ♦ honesty ♦ confidential ♦ golden rule
How-To
Know how to do the following:
Listen closely to issues, descriptions, & complaints.
Uphold a high level of confidentiality and respect.
Project a professional and competent demeanor.
