CompTIA SecurityX Blog Series
Core Exam Objectives 4: Security Operations

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. XSS attacks are highly effective at targeting users

Injection vulnerabilities are one of the most prevalent and dangerous types of security flaws, allowing attackers to exploit unvalidated inputs to execute malicious commands or

Allow listing (or whitelisting) is a security measure that permits access only to approved applications, IP addresses, domains, or users, blocking everything else by default.

Indexing is a technique used in databases and file systems to improve the speed and efficiency of data retrieval. For SecurityX CAS-005 certification candidates, mastering

Encryption is one of the most powerful techniques for securing sensitive information, protecting data from unauthorized access, and ensuring privacy. For SecurityX CAS-005 certification candidates,

Code signing is a security practice used to verify the authenticity and integrity of code, software, or digital files. For SecurityX CAS-005 certification candidates, understanding

Dependency management is a critical practice for ensuring that software and systems remain secure, stable, and resilient to vulnerabilities. For SecurityX CAS-005 certification candidates, understanding

Defense-in-depth is a layered security strategy that combines multiple security controls to protect systems, applications, and data from diverse threats. For SecurityX CAS-005 certification candidates,

The principle of least functionality is a critical security practice that restricts systems and applications to only the necessary functions required for their operation. By

In today’s complex security landscape, managing sensitive information, often referred to as “secrets,” is essential to secure applications and systems. Secrets management is the practice

Fail-secure and fail-safe strategies are essential mitigation measures that ensure systems handle unexpected failures in a way that preserves security and safety. For SecurityX CAS-005

The principle of least privilege (PoLP) is a fundamental cybersecurity concept that reduces risk by restricting access rights for users, applications, and systems to only