CompTIA Security+ 701 Study Guide New!! With 130 Questions and answers RATED A+ 2025/2026

CompTIA Security+ 701 Study Guide New!! With 130
Questions and answers RATED A+ 2025/2026
CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
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Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting Il` Il` Il`




Checksums

Method to verify the integrity of data during transmission
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Digital Signatures Il`




Ensure Both Integrity of data during transaction
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Server Redundancy Il`




Involves using multiple servers in a load balanced or failover configuration so that if one is
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overloaded or fails, the other servers can take over the load to continue supporting your end
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users
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Network Redundancy Il`




Ensures that if one network path fails, the data can travel through another route
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involves storing data in multiple places Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




Power Redundancy Il`




involves using backup power sources, like generators and ups systems
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Non-repudiation

provides undeniable proof in the world of digital transactions. Cant deny participation or
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authenticity of their actions
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Syslog servers Il`




used to aggregate logs from various network devices and systems so that system administrators
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can analyze them to detect patterns or anomalies in the organizations systems
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Technical Controls Il`

, "technology", hardware, and software mechanisms that are implemented to manage and reduce Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il` Il`




risks
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Managerial Controls Il`




("Managing" things) also referred to administrative controls, involve the strategic planning and
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governance side of security
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Procedures and measures that are designed to protect data on a day to day basis. Are mainly
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governed by internal processes and human actions
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Preventive

Proactive measures implemented to thwart potentical security threats or breaches
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Deterrent Controls Il`




Discourage potential attackers by making the effort seem less appealing or more challenging
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Detective Controls Il`




(detect) Monitor and alert organizations to malicious activities as they occur
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Corrective Controls Il`




Mitigate any potential damage and restore our systems to their normal state
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Compensating Controls Il`




Alternative measures that are implemented when primary security controls are not feasible or
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effective
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Directive Controls Il`




Guide, inform, or mandate actions. Often rooted in Policy.
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gap analysis
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Process of evaluating the differences between an organizations current performance and its
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desired performance
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Zero Trust Il`




Demands verification for every device, user, and transaction with the network
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