SecPlusP5 Flashcards
What is the importance of security culture?
Crucial for safeguarding an organization
Why are technical security solutions ineffective without a security culture?
Employees must value security
What does creating a culture of security involve?
Integrating cybersecurity into organization’s ethos, behaviors, and decisions
What are the requirements for creating a culture of security?
Organizational change management, strategic planning, execution, monitoring, reporting
What is the goal of creating a culture of security?
Embed cybersecurity into every aspect of the organization to protect valuable information
What is the key role of organizational change management in security?
Recognizes the role of the human element in security
What is emphasized in organizational change management in terms of staff?
Staff engagement and adherence to security policies and procedures
Where does organizational change management begin?
With commitment from executive leadership
How is cybersecurity communicated in organizational change management?
As a shared corporate responsibility
What does the development phase of organizational change management involve?
Developing specific and actionable security plans
What are some actions to establish a security culture?
Allocate resources, create policies, educate employees, establish guidelines
What is the execution phase of a security program?
Ongoing process including policy rollout, training, and adapting to threats
What is involved in reporting and monitoring in a security program?
Initial monitoring, recurring check-ins, assessing compliance, identifying areas for improvement
What are the benefits of a security culture?
Resilience against cyberattacks, employee vigilance, improved operations, proactive security posture
Where can you take the certification exam?
Any Pearson VUE testing center worldwide
Where can you buy the exam voucher?
PearsonVue or CompTIA Web Store
What is the name of the online testing system?
Pearson VUE OnVue testing system
What is the benefit of pre-purchasing an exam voucher from Dion Training?
Save 10% off the price
How many countries does Dion Training currently offer vouchers for?
Over 50 countries
Why can Dion Training offer discounted exam vouchers?
As a CompTIA Platinum Partner
What is the first tip for increasing your score on the exam?
Use a cheat sheet
What can you use as a cheat sheet?
A whiteboard or a dry erase sheet
When can you brain-dump onto the cheat sheet?
Once the clock starts on the exam
What is the second tip for increasing your score on the exam?
Skip any questions that are giving you trouble
What should you do if you find a question particularly difficult?
Mark it for review and skip it
What percentage increase in score can be achieved by skipping difficult questions?
At least 5% to 10%
What is the third tip for increasing your score on the exam?
Take a guess
What should you do if you’re in doubt?
Take a guess from the possible answer choices
Is there a penalty for guessing incorrectly on the exam?
No
What should you do if you are in doubt of the right answer?
Eliminate as many choices as possible and guess between the remaining options
What is important when picking the time for your exam?
Pick the time of day that works best for you
What should you do if you’re not confident about passing the exam?
Wait a few days to schedule your exam and take practice exams to build up your confidence
What is the goal when taking a practice exam?
Understand why the right answer was right and the wrong answers are wrong
What other CompTIA certifications can you pursue after climbing the certification ladder?
CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+
