Principles of Computer Security CompTIA Security+ and Beyond Lab Manual, Second Edition

by Nestler, Vincent; White, Gregory; Conklin, Wm. Arthur; Hirsch, Matthew; Schou, Corey

• ISBN13: 9780071748568
• ISBN10: 0071748563
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-30
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media

Summary

Written by leading IT security educators, this fully updated Lab Manual supplementsPrinciples of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Second EditionPrinciples of Computer Security Lab Manual, Second Edition, contains more than 30 labs that challenge you to solve real-world problems with key concepts. Clear, measurable lab objectives map to CompTIA Security+ certification exam objectives, ensuring clear correspondence toPrinciples of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Second Edition.The Lab Manual also includes materials lists and lab set-up instructions. Step-by-step, not click-by click, lab scenarios require you to think critically, and Hint and Warning icons aid you through potentially tricky situations. Post-lab observation questions measure your understanding of lab results and the Key Term Quiz helps to build vocabulary.Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Second Edition, features: New, more dynamic design and a larger trim size The real-world, hands-on practice you need to pass the certification exam and succeed on the job Lab solutions on the textbook OLC (Online Learning Center)All-inclusive coverage: Introduction and Security Trends; General Security Concepts; Operational/Organizational Security; The Role of People in Security; Cryptography; Public Key Infrastructure; Standards and Protocols; Physical Security; Network Fundamentals; Infrastructure Security; Authentication and Remote Access; Wireless Security; Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security; Baselines; Types of Attacks and Malicious Software; E-mail and Instant Messaging; Web Components; Secure Software Development; Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Organizational Policies; Risk Management; Change Management; Privilege Management; Computer Forensics; Legal Issues and Ethics; Privacy

Table of Contents

Part I: Networking Basics: How Do Networks Work?
Chapter 1: Workstation Network Configuration and Connectivity
Chapter 2: TCP/UDP Basics
Chapter 3: Network Applications
Part II: Vulnerabilities and Threats - How Can Systems Be Compromised?
Chapter 4: Scanning and Enumerating the Network for Targets
Chapter 5: Attacks—Web Server, E-mail, DOS, and Trojan Attacks
Chapter 6: Escalating Privilege— Sniffing, Keylogging, Password-Cracking Attacks
Part III: Prevention: How Do We Prevent Harm to Systems?
Chapter 7: Hardening the Host Computer
Chapter 8: Securing Network Communications
Part IV: Detection and Response: How Do We Detect and Respond to Attacks?
Chapter 9: Preparing for and Detecting Attacks
Chapter 10: Digital Forensics