The Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) is a standard that defines how software flaws and configuration errors are classified. Four components make up SCAP. Common Configuration Enumeration (CCE) The Common Configuration Enumeration (CCE) is a list of best practices maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They may be downloaded from the […]
Given a network-based threat, implement or recommend the appropriate response and countermeasure. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certification Exam Objectives Version 3.0 For this objective we will explore some potential countermeasures and controls to help secure a network and what kinds of attacks they may thwart. Network Segmentation One of the most basic things that can […]
Given a scenario, analyze the results of a network reconnaissance. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certification Exam Objectives Version 3.0 While gathering the reconnaissance about a network, the data must be turned into actionable information. The first type of analysis is the point in time analysis. Sources for such analysis may include packet captures, Netflow and […]
One of the first things both attackers and defenders do is to reconnoiter the network that they are attacking or defending. “Time spent on reconnaissance is seldom wasted.” – Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley. This is true in cybersecurity just like war. We must know what we’re defending if we have any hope of defending it.
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