Introduction
Welcome
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About the exam
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1. Securing Networks
Securing networks
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Switches
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Routers
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Wireless and mesh
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Firewalls
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Proxies
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Gateways
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IDS and IPS
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Network access control
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Remote access
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Unified communication
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Cloud vs. on-premises
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DNSSEC
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Load balancer
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2. Securing Architectures
Securing architectures
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Traffic mirroring
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Network sensors
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Host sensors
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Layer 2 segmentation
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Network segmentation
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Server segmentation
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Zero trust
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Merging networks
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Software-defined networking
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3. Infrastructure Design
Infrastructure design
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Scalability
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Resiliency issues
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Automation
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Performance design
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Virtualization
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Containerization
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4. Cloud and Virtualization
Cloud and virtualization
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Cloud deployment models
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Cloud service models
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Deployment considerations
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Provider limitations
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Extending controls
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Provisioning and deprovision
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Storage models
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Virtualization
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5. Software Applications
Software applications
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Systems development lifecycle
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Software development lifecycle
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Development approaches
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Software assurance
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Baselines and templates
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Best practices
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Integrating applications
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6. Data Security
Data security
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Data lifecycle
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Data classification
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Labeling and tagging
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Deidentification
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Data encryption
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Data loss prevention (DLP)
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DLP detection
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Data loss detection
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7. Authentication and Authorization
Authentication and authorization
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Access control
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Credential management
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Password policies
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Multifactor authentication
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Authentication protocols
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Federation
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Root of trust
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Attestation
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Identity proofing
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8. Cryptography
Cryptography
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Privacy and confidentiality
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Integrity
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Compliance and policy
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Data states
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Cryptographic use cases
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PKI use cases
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9. Emerging Technology
Emerging technology
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Deep learning
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Big data
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Blockchain distributed consensus
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Passwordless authentication
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Homomorphic encryption
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Virtual and augmented reality
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3D printing
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Quantum computing
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10. Threat and Vulnerability Management
Threat and vulnerability management
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Threat intelligence
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Threat hunting
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Intelligence collection
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Threat actors
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Threat management frameworks
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Vulnerability management activities
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Security Content Automation Protocol
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11. Vulnerability Assessments
Vulnerability assessments
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Penetration test
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Pen test steps
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Pen test requirements
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Code analysis
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Protocol analysis
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Analysis utilities
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12. Risk Reduction
Risk reduction
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Deceptive technologies
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Security data analytics
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Preventative controls
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Application controls
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Security automation
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Physical security
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13. Analyzing Vulnerabilities
Analyzing vulnerabilities
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Race conditions
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Buffer overflows
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Authentication and references
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Ciphers and certificates
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Improper headers
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Software composition
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Vulnerable web applications
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14. Attacking Vulnerabilities
Attacking vulnerabilities
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Directory traversals
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Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
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Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
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SQL injections
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XML injections
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Other injection attacks
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Authentication bypass
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VM attacks
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Network Attacks
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Social engineering
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15. Indicators of Compromise
Indicators of compromise
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Types of IoCs
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PCAP files
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NetFlow
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Logs
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IoC notifications
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Response to IoCs
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16. Incident Response
Incident response
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Triage
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Communication plan
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Stakeholder management
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Incident response process
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Playbooks
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17. Digital Forensics
Digital forensics
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Forensic process
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Chain of custody
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Order of volatility
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Forensic analysis
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18. Digital Forensic Tools
Digital forensic tools
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Forensic workstations
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File carving tools
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Binary analysis tools
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Forensic analysis tools
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Imaging tools
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Collection tools
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19. Enterprise Mobility
Enterprise mobility
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Enterprise mobility management
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WPA3
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Connectivity options
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Security configurations
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DNS protection
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Deployment options
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Reconnaissance concerns
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Mobile security
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20. Endpoint Security Controls
Endpoint security controls
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Device hardening
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Patching
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Security settings
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Mandatory access controls (MAC)
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Secure boot
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Hardware encryption
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Endpoint protections
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Logging and monitoring
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Resiliency
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21. Cloud Technologies
Cloud technologies
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Business continuity and disaster recovery
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Cloud encryption
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Serverless computing
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Software-defined networking (SDN)
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Log collection and analysis
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Cloud application security broker
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Cloud misconfigurations
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22. Operational Technologies
Operational technologies
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Embedded systems
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ICS and SCADA
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ICS protocols
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Industries and sectors
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23. Hashing and Symmetric Algorithms
Hashing and symmetric algorithms
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Hashing
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Message authentication
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Symmetric algorithms
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Stream ciphers
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Block ciphers
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24. Asymmetric Algorithms
Asymmetric algorithms
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Using asymmetric algorithms
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SSL, TLS, and cipher suites
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S/MIME and SSH
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EAP
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IPSec
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Elliptic curve cryptography (ECC)
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Forward secrecy
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Authenticated encryption with associated data (AEAD)
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Key stretching
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25. Public Key Infrastructure
Public key infrastructure
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PKI components
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Digital certificates
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Using digital certificates
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Trust models
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Certificate management
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Certificate validity: CRL and OCSP
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Protecting web traffic
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Troubleshooting certificates
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Troubleshooting keys
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26. Data Considerations
Data considerations
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Data security
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Data classification
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Data types
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Data retention
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Data destruction
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Data ownership
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Data sovereignty
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27. Risk Management
Risk management
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Risk strategies
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Risk management lifecycle
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Risk types
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Risk handling
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Risk tracking
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Risk assessment
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When risk management fails
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28. Policies and Frameworks
Policies and frameworks
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Policies
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Frameworks
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Regulations
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Standards
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Contracts and agreements
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Legal considerations
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Integrating industries
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29. Business Continuity
Business continuity
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Business continuity plan
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Business impact analysis
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Privacy impact analysis
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Incident response plan
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Testing plans
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30. Risk Strategies
Risk strategies
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Asset value
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Access control
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Aggregating risk
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Scenario planning
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Security controls
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Security solutions
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Cost of a data breach
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31. Vendor Risk
Vendor risk
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Business models
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Influences
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Organizational changes
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Shared responsibility model
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Viability and support
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Dependencies
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Considerations
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Supply chain
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