Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401)

by Dawn Dunkerley, T. J. Samuelle

Overview

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification

Prepare for CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401 with McGraw-Hill Professional—a Platinum-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Authorized CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA Security+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool--fully revised for the latest exam release. Inside, certification training experts guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus only on what you need to know to pass CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.

INSIDE:

• Itineraries -- List of official exam objectives covered
• ETAs -- Amount of time needed to complete each lesson
• Travel Advisories -- Expert advice on critical topics
• Local Lingo -- Concise definitions of key terms and concepts
• Travel Assistance -- Recommended resources for more information
• Exam Tips -- Common exam pitfalls and solutions
• Checkpoints -- End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations
• Career Flight Path -- Information on the exam and possible next steps

Electronic content includes:

• 200 practice exam questions

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071832175
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	06/06/2014
Series:	Mike Meyers' Certficiation Passport
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	480
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Dawn Dunkerley (Meridianville, AL), CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CSSLP, PMP, received a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University in 2011 with a doctoral focus of information security success within organizations. Her research interests include cyberwarfare, cybersecurity, and the success and measurement of organizational cybersecurity initiatives. She holds the 2011 ISC2 Government Information Security Leadership Award (Crystal).

Trevor Kay (London Ontario, Canada), Network+, Server+, Security+, is an IT consultant and author of a number of computer books on CompTIA certifications. Trevor has held many IT positions, including IT helpdesk, desktop and network support, and network administration. Trevor served as a subject matter expert for CompTIA on the Network+ and Security+ exams, and is the author of the Linux+ Bible, the Server+ Bible, and the Network+ Bible, all from Wiley.

Table of Contents

Part I: Organizational Security
Chapter 1: Organizational Security and Compliance
Chapter 2: Security Training and Incident Response
Chapter 3: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Part II: Cryptography
Chapter 4: Cryptography and Encryption Basics
Chapter 5: Public Key Infrastructure
Part III: Access Control and Identity Management
Chapter 6: Access Control
Chapter 7: Authentication and Identity Management
Part IV: Network Security
Chapter 8: Securing Networks
Chapter 9: Secure Network Administration
Chapter 10: Securing Wireless Networks
Part V: Application, Data, and Host Security
Chapter 11: Securing Host Systems
Chapter 12: Securing Applications and Data
Part VI: Threats and Vulnerabilities
Chapter 13: Monitoring for Security Threats
Chapter 14: Vulnerability Assessments