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4.1 Conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation

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4.2 Carry out vulnerability assessment using common tools

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  • Port scanners
  • Vulnerability scanners
  • Protocol analyzers
  • OVAL
  • Password crackers
  • Network mappers

4.3 Explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning

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  • Performance monitor
  • Systems monitor
  • Performance baseline
  • Protocol analyzers

4.5 Compare and contrast various types of monitoring methodologies

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  • Behavior-based
  • Signature-based
  • Anomaly-based

4.6 Execute proper logging procedures and evaluate the results

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  • Security application
  • DNS
  • System
  • Performance
  • Access
  • Firewall
  • Antivirus

4.7 Conduct periodic audits of system security settings

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  • User access and rights review
  • Storage and retention policies
  • Group policies
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