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What Is the CompTIA Security Plus Certification?
This episode kicks off the Certify – Security Plus podcast series by introducing the CompTIA Security+ certification. You’ll learn what this credential is, why it's su...
How the Security Plus SY0-701 Exam Is Organized
Understanding the structure of the SY0-701 exam is crucial before you dive into study mode. This episode provides a domain-by-domain walkthrough of the Security+ certi...
Preparing for the Security Plus Exam: Study Strategies That Work
In this episode, we tackle the biggest early challenge: how to study for the Security+ exam effectively. We'll guide you through building a realistic, sustainable stud...
What to Expect on Exam Day—and Beyond
Exam day can be nerve-wracking, but this episode prepares you for everything you’ll face—from check-in to the final click of the mouse. We walk through the logistics o...
Introduction to Domain One — General Security Concepts
Domain One sets the tone for the entire Security+ exam, introducing key cybersecurity principles like confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This episode breaks...
Introduction to Security Controls (Domain 1)
Security controls are the foundation of every cybersecurity strategy, providing the rules, tools, and enforcement mechanisms that protect data, systems, and operations...
Security Control Categories Deep Dive (Domain 1)
Security controls can be grouped into several major categories—technical, managerial, and operational—each playing a distinct but complementary role in securing modern...
Physical Controls and Their Implementation (Domain 1)
While cybersecurity often emphasizes digital threats, physical security controls are just as vital, forming the first line of defense against unauthorized access to sy...
Security Control Types Explained (Part 1) (Domain 1)
Security controls are not only categorized by function, but also by the role they play in the security lifecycle—specifically, whether they are preventive, deterrent, ...
Security Control Types Explained (Part 2) (Domain 1)
In the second half of our discussion on control types, we explore detective, corrective, compensating, and directive controls—each of which plays a crucial role in ide...
Compensating and Directive Controls (Domain 1)
Compensating and directive controls often serve as the bridge between policy and practice, offering essential flexibility and guidance in environments where standard c...
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad) (Domain 1)
The CIA Triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—forms the foundational model upon which nearly all cybersecurity principles and practices are built. In this...
Non-Repudiation and AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) (Domain 1)
Cybersecurity is not only about prevention—it’s also about proof, accountability, and enforcement. In this episode, we examine non-repudiation and the AAA model—Authen...
Gap Analysis and Zero Trust Security (Domain 1)
Security programs are only as strong as their weakest uncovered areas—and that’s where gap analysis and Zero Trust come into play. This episode introduces gap analysis...
Physical Security Essentials (Domain 1)
Physical security remains a vital—if sometimes overlooked—component of cybersecurity, especially when protecting facilities, data centers, and physical access points. ...
Deception and Disruption Technologies (Domain 1)
Deception technologies play a unique and powerful role in cybersecurity by proactively misleading, confusing, or delaying attackers while providing valuable insight in...
Introduction to Change Management (Domain 1)
Change is inevitable in IT environments, but without structure, even small adjustments can introduce security gaps or operational disruptions. This episode introduces ...
Business Processes in Change Management (Domain 1)
Security is not just a technical concern—it’s deeply intertwined with business processes, especially when it comes to change management. In this episode, we examine ke...
Effective Implementation and Maintenance in Change Management (Domain 1)
A successful change doesn’t end with approval—it must be implemented carefully and maintained with consistency. In this episode, we cover critical operational elements...
Technical Implications of Change Management (Domain 1)
Change at the technical level affects more than just configurations—it can ripple through applications, dependencies, and user experiences in complex and unexpected wa...
Documentation and Version Control (Domain 1)
Documentation is the connective tissue that holds a secure environment together, enabling repeatability, accountability, and informed decision-making across teams and ...
Introduction to Cryptography and PKI (Domain 1)
Cryptography is the bedrock of secure communication, and understanding its principles is essential for every cybersecurity professional. In this episode, we introduce ...
Comprehensive Encryption Techniques (Domain 1)
Encryption is the most widely used method for ensuring data confidentiality, but its implementation must be tailored to the context in which data exists. In this episo...
Cryptographic Hardware and Secure Storage (Domain 1)
Software-based encryption can be effective, but for high-assurance environments, hardware-based cryptography adds critical layers of tamper resistance and performance ...
Obfuscation and Data Protection Techniques (Domain 1)
While encryption is the gold standard for confidentiality, it’s not the only method for protecting sensitive information—especially in use cases like software developm...
Hashing, Salting, and Digital Signatures (Domain 1)
Data integrity and authenticity are two foundational pillars of cybersecurity, and in this episode, we explore how hashing, salting, and digital signatures help uphold...
Advanced Cryptographic Techniques (Domain 1)
Modern threats require advanced cryptographic responses, and in this episode, we explore the techniques that strengthen authentication, protect weak credentials, and s...
Certificates, Authorities, and Management (Domain 1)
Digital certificates are the backbone of online trust, providing the mechanism for authenticating websites, users, devices, and software in a secure, scalable manner. ...
Introduction to Domain Two — Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
If Domain One is the foundation of cybersecurity—built on core principles and frameworks—then Domain Two is where we start applying that knowledge to real-world threat...
Understanding Threat Actors (Domain 2)
Cyber threats come in many forms, and to defend effectively, you must understand the adversaries behind the attacks. This episode explores common categories of threat ...
