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Part III. Threats and Vulnerabilities > Chapter 5. Attacks
Chapter 5. Attacks
This chapter covers the following official CompTIA Security+ Certification exam objectives:
• Analyze and differentiate among types of malware
• Analyze and differentiate among types of attacks
• Analyze and differentiate among types of social engineering attacks
• Analyze and differentiate among types of wireless attacks
• Analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks
(For more information on the official CompTIA Security+ Certification exam topics, see the “About the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam” section in the Introduction.)
Because networks today have become so complex and mobile, they have many points of entry. These various points can all be vulnerable, leaving an intruder many points of access. With so many ways of getting into the network, the components must be divided into separate elements so that the security process becomes easier to manage. In order to make the best decisions when it comes to securing an environment, it is important that you understand the threats and risks associated with the environment. This section explores those threats, risks, and associated attacks to help you understand everyday potential dangers.
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