This fully updated self-study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective on the CompTIA Security+ exam
With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+(TM) Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition covers what you need to know-and shows you how to prepare-for this challenging exam.
- 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-601
- Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam
- Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
- Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
- Simulated exam questions-including performance-based questions-match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam
Covers all exam topics, including:
Networking Basics and Terminology . Security Terminology . Security Policies and Standards . Types of Attacks . Vulnerabilities and Threats . Mitigating Security Threats . Implementing Host-Based Security . Securing the Network Infrastructure . Wireless Networking and Security . Authentication . Authorization and Access Control . Cryptography . Managing a Public Key Infrastructure . Physical Security . Application Attacks and Security . Virtualization and Cloud Security . Risk Analysis . Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity . Monitoring and Auditing . Security Assessments and Audits . Incident Response and Computer Forensics
Online Content Includes:
- 50+ lab exercises and solutions in PDF format
- Complete practice exams and quizzes customizable by domain or chapter
- 4+ hours of video training from the author
- 12+ performance-based question simulations
- Glossary and Exam Readiness Checklist in PDF format