CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 In Depth

by Mark Ciampa

Overview

COMPTIA SECURITY+ SY0-401 IN DEPTH will prepare you to pass CompTIA’s new Security+ certification exam and earn this important credential in the field of computer security. This book offers in-depth coverage of all relevant topics, from handling malware to advanced cryptography, wireless and mobile security, and much more. Using the proven In Depth certification training method, this comprehensive, up-to-date, user-friendly test-prep guide covers exam objectives for the new Security+ SY0-401 certification exam; features end-of-chapter quizzes to test your mastery of each new skill you’re learning; maps completely to the Security+ SY0-401 exam objectives; and includes a full glossary and helpful appendixes. Computer and network security is a crucially important and ever-growing field, and IT professionals must keep up with the latest challenges and technologies. The CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 certification exam validates the knowledge and best practices required of professionals responsible for securing computer networks and managing risk. The coaching and test-prep resources contained in COMPTIA SECURITY+ SY0-401 IN DEPTH will give you the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed on exam day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781305402737
Publisher:	Cengage Learning PTR
Publication date:	10/29/2014
Sold by:	CENGAGE LEARNING
Format:	eBook
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Mark Ciampa is a Professor of Information Systems in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this he was an Associate Professor and served as the Director of Academic Computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee for 20 years. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written more than 25 technology textbooks, including COMPTIA CYSA+ GUIDE TO CYBERSECURITY ANALYST, SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS, SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICAL SECURITY IN YOUR WORLD, CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS, and GUIDE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Dr. Ciampa holds a Ph.D. in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction Security. 2. Malware and Social Engineering Attacks. 3. Application and Networking-Based Attacks. 4. Host, Application, and Data Security. 5. Basic Cryptography. 6. Advanced Cryptography. 7. Network Security Fundamentals. 8. Administering a Secure Network. 9. Wireless Network Security. 10. Mobile Device Security. 11. Access Control Fundamentals. 12. Authentication and Account Management. 13. Business Continuity. 14. Risk Mitigation. 15. Vulnerability Assessment.