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Exam Objectives
SY0-601 Certification Exam Objective Map
| Objective | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 1.0 Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities | |
| 1.1 Compare and contrast different types of social engineering techniques | Chapter 4 |
| 1.2 Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack | Chapters 3, 4, 7 |
| 1.3 Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with application attacks | Chapters 6, 12 |
| 1.4 Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks | Chapters 3, 12, 13 |
| 1.5 Explain different threat actors, vectors, and intelligence sources | Chapter 2 |
| 1.6 Explain the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities | Chapters 1, 2, 5 |
| 1.7 Summarize the techniques used in security assessments | Chapters 5, 14 |
| 1.8 Explain the techniques used in penetration testing | Chapter 5 |
| 2.0 Architecture and Design | |
| 2.1 Explain the importance of security concepts in an enterprise environment | Chapters 1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| 2.2 Summarize virtualization and cloud computing concepts | Chapter 10 |
| 2.3 Summarize secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts | Chapter 6 |
| 2.4 Summarize authentication and authorization design concepts | Chapter 8 |
| 2.5 Given a scenario, implement cybersecurity resilience | Chapter 9 |
| 2.6 Explain the security implications of embedded and specialized systems | Chapter 11 |
| 2.7 Explain the importance of physical security controls | Chapters 9, 15 |
| 2.8 Summarize the basics of cryptographic concepts | Chapters 7, 11 |
| 3.0 Implementation | |
| 3.1 Given a scenario, implement secure protocols | Chapter 12 |
| 3.2 Given a scenario, implement host or application security solutions | Chapters 6, 11 |
| 3.3 Given a scenario, implement secure network designs | Chapter 12 |
| 3.4 Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings | Chapter 13 |
| 3.5 Given a scenario, implement secure mobile solutions | Chapter 13 |
| 3.6 Given a scenario, apply cybersecurity solutions to the cloud | Chapter 10 |
| 3.7 Given a scenario, implement identity and account management controls | Chapter 8 |
| 3.8 Given a scenario, implement authentication and authorization solutions | Chapter 8 |
| 3.9 Given a scenario, implement public key infrastructure | Chapter 7 |
| 4.0 Operations and Incident Response | |
| 4.1 Given a scenario use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security | Chapters 4, 5, 11, 12, 15 |
| 4.2 Summarize the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response | Chapter 14 |
| 4.3 Given an incident, utilize appropriate data sources to support an investigation | Chapter 14 |
| 4.4 Given an incident, apply mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment | Chapter 14 |
| 4.5 Explain the key aspects of digital forensics | Chapter 15 |
| 5.0 Governance, Risk, and Compliance | |
| 5.1 Compare and contrast various types of controls | Chapter 1 |
| 5.2 Explain the importance of applicable regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact organizational security posture | Chapters 10, 16 |
| 5.3 Explain the importance of policies to organizational security | Chapter 16 |
| 5.4 Summarize risk management processes and concepts | Chapter 17 |
| 5.5 Explain privacy and sensitive data concepts in relation to security | Chapter 17 |