CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-501)
3rd Edition
Published on 13. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-260-02605-4 (ISBN)
Description
This fully updated, exam-focused study aid covers everything you need to know and shows you how to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam
With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+ (R) Certification Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know-and shows you how to prepare-for this challenging exam.
*100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-501
*Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam
*Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
*Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
*Simulated exam questions-including performance-based questions-match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam
Covers all exam topics, including:
Networking Basics and Terminology * Security Terminology * Security Policies and Standards * Types of Attacks * System Security Threats * Mitigating Security Threats * Implementing System Security * Securing the Network Infrastructure * Wireless Networking and Security * Authentication * Access Control * Cryptography * Managing a Public Key Infrastructure * Physical Security * Risk Analysis * Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity * Computer Forensics * Security Assessments and Audits * Monitoring and Auditing
Electronic Content Includes:
*50+ lab exercises and solutions
*Complete practice exams
*3+ hours of video training from the author
*Secured book PDF
With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+ (R) Certification Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know-and shows you how to prepare-for this challenging exam.
*100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-501
*Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam
*Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
*Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
*Simulated exam questions-including performance-based questions-match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam
Covers all exam topics, including:
Networking Basics and Terminology * Security Terminology * Security Policies and Standards * Types of Attacks * System Security Threats * Mitigating Security Threats * Implementing System Security * Securing the Network Infrastructure * Wireless Networking and Security * Authentication * Access Control * Cryptography * Managing a Public Key Infrastructure * Physical Security * Risk Analysis * Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity * Computer Forensics * Security Assessments and Audits * Monitoring and Auditing
Electronic Content Includes:
*50+ lab exercises and solutions
*Complete practice exams
*3+ hours of video training from the author
*Secured book PDF
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
Adult education
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 46 mm
Weight
1383 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-260-02605-4 (9781260026054)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Glen E. Clarke (Halifax, NS) holds a number of industry certifications such as Microsofts MCSE, MCSD, MCSA Messaging, and MCSA Security. He also holds a number of CompTIA certifications, including CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA A+, in addition to the Prosoft Security Analyst (CIW SA) certification. Glen is an experienced trainer, author, and technical editor, and works for GigaBlink Technologies Inc., a training and consulting company located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Glen is also an active member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA).
Content
Chapter 1: Networking Basics and Terminology
Chapter 2: Introduction to Security Terminology
Chapter 3: Security Policies and Standards
Chapter 4: Types of Attacks (GC)
Chapter 5: System Security Threats
Chapter 6: Mitigating Security Threats
Chapter 7: Implementing System Security
Chapter 8: Securing the Network Infrastructure
Chapter 9: Wireless Networking and Security
Chapter 10: Authentication
Chapter 11: Access Control
Chapter 12: Introduction to Cryptography
Chapter 13: Managing a PKI Infrastructure
Chapter 14: Physical Security
Chapter 15: Risk Analysis
Chapter 16: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Chapter 17: Introduction to Computer Forensics and Incident Response
Chapter 18: Security Assessments and Audits
Chapter 19: Understanding Monitoring and Auditing
Appendix A: Pre-Assessment Exam
Appendix B: About the CD
Chapter 2: Introduction to Security Terminology
Chapter 3: Security Policies and Standards
Chapter 4: Types of Attacks (GC)
Chapter 5: System Security Threats
Chapter 6: Mitigating Security Threats
Chapter 7: Implementing System Security
Chapter 8: Securing the Network Infrastructure
Chapter 9: Wireless Networking and Security
Chapter 10: Authentication
Chapter 11: Access Control
Chapter 12: Introduction to Cryptography
Chapter 13: Managing a PKI Infrastructure
Chapter 14: Physical Security
Chapter 15: Risk Analysis
Chapter 16: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Chapter 17: Introduction to Computer Forensics and Incident Response
Chapter 18: Security Assessments and Audits
Chapter 19: Understanding Monitoring and Auditing
Appendix A: Pre-Assessment Exam
Appendix B: About the CD