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