Physical Access and Security

Authentication

WEB

Understands multi-factor authentication systems, such as tokens and SMS. • Understands types of biometrics and how they can be applied • Understands the concept of one-time pads • Understands the use of digital certificates as an authentication mechanism • Understands the concept of contactless RFID smart cards

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Recovery Functionality

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Understands the security attributes of operating system recovery functionality, e.g. Windows Recovery Console and Safe Mode

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Disk Encryption

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Can demonstrate how data can be recovered from unencrypted storage devices, and how such data can be manipulated to introduce vulnerabilities into an operating system

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Understands the security implications of unencrypted storage devices, such as hard disks.

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Boot Sequence

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Understands and can demonstrate the remote exploitation of common no-SQL database servers, such as MongoDB

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Platform Integrity

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Understands platform integrity technologies, e.g. TPM.

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Tamper Seals

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Understands how tamper seals can be used to deter access to computer hardware

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Locks

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Understands how locks can be used to restrict access to computer hardware

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