Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition (OSBORNE RESERVED) - Softcover

Conklin, Wm. Arthur; White, Greg; Cothren, Chuck; Davis, Roger L.; Williams, Dwayne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1260026019 ISBN 13: 9781260026016

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2018

Synopsis

This thoroughly updated IT security textbook covers every topic on CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-501

Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the latest CompTIA Security+ certification exam objectives. Written by a team of leading security academics, this full-color textbook teaches essential computer and network security skills, including communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more.

Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) is presented in an engaging style and features full-color illustrations. Each chapter includes Learning Objectives, Real-world examples, "Try This!" and "Cross Check" exercises, Tech Tips, Notes, Warnings, Exam Tips, and end-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects. The book also comes with a complete electronic practice exam that mirrors the actual CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

· CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC)
· Supplemented by Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fifth Edition, available separately
· Instructor resource materials for adopting instructors include: Instructor Manual, PowerPoint slides featuring artwork from the book, and a test bank of questions for use as quizzes or exams
· Answers to the end of chapter sections are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors
· Electronic content includes test engine with full-length practice exam and a secured book PDF
· Written by a team of IT security experts and edited by (ISC)2 vice chairperson Corey D. Schou

About this title

About the Author:

Wm. Arthur Conklin (Houston, TX), Security+, CISSP, is an Assistant Professor in the Information and Logistics Technology department at the University of Houston. In addition to his PhD, Mr. Conklin has a MBA from UTSA, and two graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Dr. Conklins interests are information security, systems theory, and secure software design.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1260026019
• ISBN 13: 9781260026016
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 848