CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition

The Security+ certification is CompTIA's answer to the market's need for a baseline, vendor-neutral security certification. The IT industry recognizes there is a need to better train, staff, and empower those tasked with designing and implementing information security, and Security+ is an effort to meet this demand. Over 60, 000 professionals currently hold the Security+ certification, with 2, 000 new candidates taking the exam every month.



CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition, Third Edition is the most comprehensive core self-study tool for CompTIA's latest Security+ exam. Perfect for every candidate preparing for this challenging exam, its comprehensive coverage offers all the information and insight readers need to succeed. From start to finish, the book has been organized and edited to improve retention and help network and security professionals focus on areas where they need the most assistance.



Features include:

End-of-chapter case studies and hands-on video exercises that help students practice what they've learned
Three full practice tests based on the real Security + exam - with new video explanations of all answers
Quizzes, memory tables, study strategies, tips, notes, cautions, key terms, troubleshooting scenarios, and much more

DVD has:

Complete video solutions to the 35 hands-on labs
35 additional interactive learning activities on key exam topics

Security training expert David L. Prowse covers every Security+ exam objective, including communication security, infrastructure security, operational security, general security concepts, and more.

Table of Contents

Security+ Cert Guide SY0-301
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Introduction
Part I Systems and Application Security
Chapter 1 Introduction to Security
Chapter 2 Computer Systems Security
Chapter 3 OS Hardening and Virtualization
Chapter 4 Application Security
Part II Network Infrastructure
Chapter 5 Network Design Elements and Network Threats
Chapter 6 Network Perimeter Security
Chapter 7 Securing Network Media and Devices
Part III Access Control
Chapter 8 Physical Security and Authentication Models
Chapter 9 Access Control Methods and Models
Part IV Assessments and Audits
Chapter 10 Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Chapter 11 Monitoring and Auditing
Part V Cryptography
Chapter 12 Encryption and Hashing Concepts
Chapter 13 Encryption Protocols, Keys, and Certificates
Part VI Organizational Security
Chapter 14 Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
Chapter 15 Policies, Procedures, and People
Part VII Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Exam
Chapter 16 Taking the Real Exam
Practice Exam 1: SY0-301
Practice Exam 2: SY0-301 (new)
Glossary
Acronym List (new)
Master list of Key Topics (new)
DVD
Practice Exam 1: SY0-301 (pick up from printed book)
Practice Exam 2: SY0-301 (pick up from printed book)
Practice Exam 3: SY0-301
Practice Exam 4: SY0-301
Practice Exam 5: SY0-301 (new)
Appendix A Memory Tables
Appendix B Memory Tables Answer Key
PDF of Hands-On Scenarios (new)
Video solutions to Hands-On Scenarios