Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Third Edition (Exam SY0-301)

by Samuelle, T. J.

• ISBN13: 9780071770385
• ISBN10: 0071770380
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-14
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA Security+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Inside, network security expert T.J. Samuelle guides 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 the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ exam, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day. Featuring: 200 practice questions Practice exam on CD ItinerariesList of official exam objectives covered ETAsAmount of time needed to complete each lesson Travel AdvisoriesExpert advice on critical topics Local LingoConcise definitions of key terms and concepts Travel AssistanceRecommended resources for more information Exam TipsCommon exam pitfalls and solutions CheckpointsEnd-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations Career Flight PathCareer options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journey

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
Appendices
Appendix A: About the CD-ROM
Appendix B: Career Flight Path
Index