Domains of Security
Far from perfect this was my attempt to combine domains of knowledge or common body of knowledge (CBK) to cover all thing in security. I do have some sub-points that are out of date like the common criteria etc… But the overall structure I think would still fit all subjects of security and divide them into domains or areas of knowledge. BTW I made this list in 2005. It is sort of a blast from the past for me.
I used the list to help guide my continuing education. I try to get classes or read books or articles in every subject area so that I remain well rounded in my career. I guess I used it as a tool for the maintenance phase of my career lifecycle.
It was a combination of the CISSP domains and the domains for the ASIS CPP certification.
Security Management Practices
Purpose of Information Security Management
Awareness Programs & Prevention Programs
Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines
Best Practices
Baselines
Executive Management (e.g. CIO, CISO, CSO, CPO)
Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Risk Analysis
Countermeasures Selection
Vulnerability Assessment
Countermeasures and Selection
Information Classification
Management Systems & Organizational Model
Business Requirements
Financial Management
Personnel Management (Moved to Personnel Domain)
Planning, Organization, Leading, and Communications Management
Project Management
Setting goals
Internal Relations & External Relations
Liaison
Types of Solutions
Loss Prevention
Security Architecture and Models
Security Models
Architecture
Computer (Platform) Architecture
System Architecture
Network Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Security Models
Security Modes of Operation
System Evaluation Methods
Rainbow Series
Orange Book
Red Book
ITSEC -Information Technology Security Evaluation Criteria
CC - Common Criteria
Certification & Accreditation
Open & Closed Systems
Threats
Covert Channels
Countermeasures
Backdoors
Timing
Buffer Overflows
Access Control Systems & Methodology (Protection of Sensitive Information)
Authentication
Identification
Authorization
Accountability
Access Control Models
Techniques and Technologies
Administration
Methods
Types
Practices
Monitoring
Password Management
Threats to Access Control
Dictionary Attack
Brute Force Attack
Spoofing at Logon
Intrusion Detection
Host Based
Network Based
Penetration Testing
Tiger Team
Hacking
Multifactor Authentication
Biometrics
Tokens
Single Sign-on
Kerberos (MIT)
Centralized & Decentralized
RADIUS, TACACS
Classification & Asset Inventory (Also under Management)
Control
Identification
Sensitivity
Security Labeling
Application Development Security
Application Security
Defaults
Complexity
Environment Controls & Application Controls
Implementation
Development Methodology
Change Control (As it relates to Development Phase)
Program Languages
Assemblers, Compilers and Interpreters
Open Systems vs. Closed Systems
Data Types
Database Security
Database Management
Interface
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Vulnerabilities and Threats to DB
OS Security
System Development
SDLC - System Development Life Cycle
Artificial Intelligence
Malicious Code (Under Access Control)
Malware
Virus, Worms
Spyware
Failure States
Evaluation Certification and Accreditation
Operations Security
Audit
Internal & External
Fraud Control
Documentation & Management
Separation Of Duties
Configuration Management
Patch Management
Change Control (As it relates to Maintenance Phase)
Administrative Management
Accountability
Product Evaluation
Log Management
Physical Security
Physical Security Assessments
Selection of Integrated Physical Security Measures
Implementation of Physical Security Measures
Environment Control
Ventilation
Temperature
Humidity
Fire Control
Prevention, Detection & Suppression
Employee and Visitor Control
Alarms
Barriers
Facility Planning & Management
Guard Patrols and Weapons
Materials Control
Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronic Devices and Equipment
Perimeter Boundaries, Gates, and Lobbies
Perimeter Security
Protective Lighting
Security Surveys
Parking, Traffic Control, Communications, and Security Transportation
Armored Cars
Physical Security Risks
Penetration Testing
Drills Exercises Testing
Penetration Detection Systems (Intrusion Detection)
Maintenance and Service (OpSec)
Cryptography
Introduction and History
Strength of Cryptosystems
Symmetric Key
Asymmetric Key
Ciphers
Steganography
Methods of Encryption
PKI – Public Key Infrastructure
Message Integrity
Non-repudiation
Key Management
Attacks on Cryptosystems
Import Export Issues
Telecommunications, Network, & Internet Security
OSI – Open Systems Interconnect Model
Protocols
Networking
Firewalls
Content Filtering and Inspection
Wireless
Network Topology
Protocols
Devices
Segregation and isolation
Network Services
Intranet and Extranet
MAN, LAN, WAN
Remote Access
Resource Availability
Communications Security
Email Security
Content Filtering and Inspection
Non-repudiation
Confidentiality
Facsimile Security
Phone Systems
Threats and Attacks
Business Continuity Planning & Emergency Management
Business Impact Analysis
Back-ups
Alternate Location - Facilities
Incident Response
Recovery & Restoration
Testing and Drills
Disaster Recovery
Emergency Management
Implementation
Plan Development
Types of Emergency
Response and reactions
Law, Investigations, & Ethics
Ethics
Code of Ethics
Cultural differences & ethics
Investigation & Forensics
Investigative Resources
Methods of Investigation
Results and Reports of Investigation
Types of Investigation
Case Management
Evidence Collection
Case Presentation
Interviewing & Interrogating
Crime Scene Preservation
Privacy
Cyber Warfare
Administrative and Regulatory Agency Requirements
HIPPA
GLBA
Civil Liability Torts
Civil Rights and Fair Employment
Contract Considerations
Crimes, Criminal Procedures, and the Criminal Justice System
Admissible in Court
Due Process and Constitutional Immunities
Hackers & Crackers
Liability
Licensing
Import & Export Laws
External Relations – Public Liaisons
International Cooperation Efforts
Personnel Security
Employment Selection and Retention Standards
Hiring Practices
Screening Techniques
Background Checks
Terminations
Employee Reviews & Evaluation
Retention
Disciplinary Action
Promotion
Training and Qualifications
Security Certifications
Security Awareness Programs
Eavesdropping
Substance Abuse
Identification and Disposition of Abusers
Workplace Violence
Employee Rights (Also under Law & Ethics)
Executive Protection
Body Guard
Armored Cars – for principal transportation
Escorts
