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CompTIA PenTest+
1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
1-1 Common Threat Actors
1-2 Threat Intelligence Sources
1-3 Threat Actors and Motives
1-4 Threat Actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
1-5 Vulnerability Types
1-6 Exploit Types
1-7 Attack Types
1-8 Threat Detection and Monitoring
1-9 Threat Hunting
1-10 Incident Response
2 Architecture and Design
2-1 Security Controls
2-2 Network Architecture
2-3 Cloud and Virtualization
2-4 Web Application Security
2-5 Wireless Security
2-6 Mobile Security
2-7 IoT Security
2-8 Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
2-9 Physical Security
2-10 Secure Software Development
3 Tools and Code
3-1 Penetration Testing Tools
3-2 Exploitation Tools
3-3 Post-Exploitation Tools
3-4 Reporting Tools
3-5 Scripting and Automation
3-6 Programming Languages
3-7 Code Analysis
3-8 Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Tools
4 Planning and Scoping
4-1 Penetration Testing Methodologies
4-2 Legal and Compliance Considerations
4-3 Scope Definition
4-4 Risk Assessment
4-5 Threat Modeling
4-6 Information Gathering
4-7 Asset Identification
4-8 Data Classification
4-9 Business Impact Analysis
4-10 Penetration Testing Objectives
5 Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification
5-1 Passive Reconnaissance
5-2 Active Reconnaissance
5-3 Vulnerability Scanning
5-4 Network Mapping
5-5 Service Identification
5-6 Web Application Scanning
5-7 Wireless Network Scanning
5-8 Social Engineering Techniques
5-9 OSINT Techniques
5-10 Vulnerability Databases
6 Attacks and Exploits
6-1 Exploit Development
6-2 Buffer Overflows
6-3 SQL Injection
6-4 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
6-5 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
6-6 Command Injection
6-7 Privilege Escalation
6-8 Lateral Movement
6-9 Evasion Techniques
6-10 Exploit Delivery Methods
7 Penetration Testing Process
7-1 Pre-Engagement Activities
7-2 Reconnaissance
7-3 Scanning and Enumeration
7-4 Exploitation
7-5 Post-Exploitation
7-6 Reporting
7-7 Remediation
7-8 Retesting
7-9 Documentation and Evidence Collection
7-10 Communication and Coordination
8 Reporting and Communication
8-1 Report Structure
8-2 Executive Summary
8-3 Technical Findings
8-4 Risk Assessment
8-5 Remediation Recommendations
8-6 Legal and Compliance Considerations
8-7 Presentation Skills
8-8 Communication with Stakeholders
8-9 Documentation Standards
8-10 Continuous Improvement
9 Security and Compliance
9-1 Regulatory Requirements
9-2 Industry Standards
9-3 Compliance Audits
9-4 Data Protection
9-5 Privacy Laws
9-6 Incident Response Planning
9-7 Disaster Recovery Planning
9-8 Business Continuity Planning
9-9 Risk Management
9-10 Security Awareness Training
9.5 Privacy Laws Explained

9.5 Privacy Laws Explained

Key Concepts

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

GDPR is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to all organizations operating within the European Union (EU) and those that handle the data of EU citizens. It mandates strict rules on data collection, storage, and processing, and provides individuals with significant rights over their personal data.

2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

CCPA is a privacy law in California that grants consumers more control over their personal information. It requires businesses to disclose the types of data they collect, provide consumers with the right to opt-out of data sales, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA is a federal law in the United States that sets standards for protecting sensitive patient health information. It mandates that covered entities and business associates implement safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of health data.

4. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

COPPA is a U.S. law that regulates the online collection of personal information from children under 13. It requires websites and online services to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing children's personal data.

5. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

PCI DSS is a set of security standards designed to protect credit card information. It applies to all entities that store, process, or transmit cardholder data and requires compliance with specific security controls to prevent data breaches.

Explanation of Concepts

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

GDPR is designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe and protect EU citizens' data rights. It requires organizations to obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting their data, implement data protection by design, and notify authorities and affected individuals of data breaches within 72 hours.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

CCPA empowers California residents with rights such as the ability to know what personal information is being collected, request deletion of their data, and opt-out of the sale of their information. Businesses must provide clear privacy notices and comply with consumer requests or face significant fines.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and their business associates implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect patient health information. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

COPPA requires websites and online services to post clear privacy policies, obtain parental consent before collecting children's data, and provide parents with the ability to review and delete their child's information. It aims to protect children's privacy and prevent the misuse of their personal data.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

PCI DSS includes 12 key requirements such as installing and maintaining a firewall, encrypting transmission of cardholder data, regularly testing security systems, and maintaining an information security policy. Compliance is mandatory for any entity that handles credit card information to prevent fraud and data breaches.

Examples and Analogies

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Consider GDPR as a strict security guard for personal data. Just as a security guard ensures that only authorized individuals can access a secure area, GDPR ensures that only authorized entities can access and process personal data.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Think of CCPA as a privacy advocate for consumers. Just as an advocate fights for the rights of individuals, CCPA fights for the privacy rights of California residents by requiring businesses to be transparent and accountable with their data practices.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA is like a protective shield for patient health information. Just as a shield protects a warrior from harm, HIPAA protects sensitive health information from unauthorized access and breaches.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Consider COPPA as a guardian for children's online privacy. Just as a guardian watches over a child's safety, COPPA ensures that children's personal data is protected and used responsibly by websites and online services.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

Think of PCI DSS as a fortress for credit card data. Just as a fortress is designed to withstand attacks, PCI DSS is designed to protect credit card information from theft and fraud through stringent security measures.

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