CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-501)

by Glen E. Clarke

Overview

This fully updated, exam-focused study aid covers everything you need to know and shows you how to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam

Thoroughly revised to cover every objective on the latest version of the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-501), this powerful self-study resource offers more than 400 questions that accurately mirror those on the actual test. Authored by training and certification expert, Glen Clarke, the book provides in-depth explanations for both correct and incorrect answer choices.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition, offers three complete practice exams—one pre-assessment test and two final exams—intended to measure progress and prepare for the live test. Within the customizable test engine, questions may be organized by chapter and exam domain, allowing readers to focus on specific topics and tailor a highly effective course of study.

• Provides 100% coverage of all objectives on the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-501)
• Includes coverage of performance-based questions
• Electronic content includes training videos from the author, all 50 exercises from the book in a Lab Book PDF, a pre-assessment exam, 2 complete practice exams, Glossary, and a secured book PDF

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781260026085
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	11/10/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	36 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Glen E. Clarke, CCNA, MCITP, CEH, CHFI, SCNP, CISSO, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, is an independent trainer and consultant. He has authored many certification books, including CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition.

Table of Contents

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