( (5) CORE 1) FINALLL CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Study Guide

How to troubleshoot

(5.1)

• Uh oh… It’s broken!

• Identify the problem

• Establish a theory… Sometimes the simplest problem is the problem.

• Test the theory.

(5.2)

Troubleshooting Common Hardware Problems

(5.3)

3rd party risk

3rd party business partners share important data
- Perform risk assessment

(5.3)

(5.3)

Rules of engagement

Defines purpose and scope of pen test

Rules of test
- ip address ranges
- in/out of scope apps and devices
etc

Time, internal/external, etc.

(5.3)

(5.3)

Vendor selection process

Due diligence
- check vendors to make sure they are legit

Conflict of interest
- can compromise judgement

(5.3)

(5.3)

Ongoing management of vendor relationship

Reviews should be on regular basis
- Financial, IT security, etc.

(5.3)

(5.3)

Right to audit clauses

Legal agreement to have the option to perform security audits at any time
- in contracts with 3rd parties
- verify security