Ace your WGU Fundamentals of Information Security (D430) course with this concise, high-yield study guide! This review breaks down core security concepts, frameworks, and tools into quick, easy-to-memorize reference points. Key Topics Covered: Security Frameworks: CIA Triad, Parkerian Hexad, Authentication Factors, and Access Control Models (DAC, MAC, RBAC, ABAC). Processes & Risk: 5-step Risk Management, Incident Response Cycle, and the Principle of Least Privilege. Cryptography & Protocols: Symmetric vs. Asymmetric ciphers (AES, DES, RSA, ECC), Hash Functions, Digital Signatures, SSL/TLS, and IPsec. Attacks & Defense: Interception, Interruption, Modification, Fabrication, Social Engineering (Phishing, Pretexting), DDoS, and Defense-in-Depth. Network & App Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS (NIDS/HIDS), DMZ, Buffer Overflows, XSS, SQL Injection, and Security Tools (Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, Burp Suite). Regulations & Compliance: Quick-memorization cheat sheet for FISMA, FERPA, HIPAA, HITECH, PCI-DSS, COPPA, SOX, and GLBA.
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