CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals - Module 13 & 14

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to access control, incident response, redundancy, and data security from CompTIA Security+ guide.

Incident Response Plan (IRP)

A set of written instructions for reacting to a security incident, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

Access Control

The practice of granting or denying approval to use specific resources, encompassing both physical and technical controls.

Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

An access control scheme where every object has an owner who can set permissions, but it relies on the end user's decisions.

Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

The most restrictive access control model where permissions are determined by the system based on labels assigned to objects.

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

An access control method where permissions are assigned based on a user's role within an organization.

Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

A flexible access control scheme that uses policies based on attributes of objects, subjects, and the environmental conditions.

Access Control List (ACL)

A set of permissions attached to an object specifying which subjects may access the object and what operations they can perform.

Zero Trust

A security model that requires strict identity verification for every user and device attempting to access resources on a network, regardless of their location.

Redundancy

The provision of duplicate resources to ensure continued operation and minimize downtime in the event of a failure.

Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

The maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time; it indicates how often data backups should occur.

Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

The maximum acceptable amount of time required to restore business operations after a disaster or failure occurs.

Continuous Data Protection (CDP)

A backup process that continuously captures changes to data, allowing for immediate restoration.