CompTIA Security+ SYO-201 Cert Guide - Hardcover

Prowse, David L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789747138 ISBN 13: 9780789747136

Publisher: Pearson IT Certification, 2010

Synopsis

CompTIA® Security+ SY0-201 Cert Guide

 

David L. Prowse

 

DVD Features Complete Practice Exam

 

• Master every topic on CompTIA’s new Security+ SY0-201 exam.
• Assess your knowledge and focus your learning.
• Get the practical workplace knowledge you need!

 

Start-to-finish Security+ SY0-201 preparation from computer security consultant, Security+ trainer, and author David L. Prowse.

 

Master every Security+ SY0-201 topic!

• Core computer system security concepts
• OS hardening and virtualization
• Application security
• Network design elements and threats
• Perimeter security
• Network media and devices security
• Physical security and authentication models
• Access control methods and models
• Vulnerability and risk assessment
• Monitoring and auditing
• Cryptography, including PKI
• Redundancy and disaster recovery
• Policies, procedures, and people

 

Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed!

• Two practice exams in the book, and an additional exam on the DVD, help you prepare and assess your readiness
• Packed with visuals to help you learn quickly
• Key topics are highlighted to focus your study
• Exam preparation tasks include a review of key topics, memory table exercises, key terms, hands-on labs, and review questions

 

DVD Features Complete Practice Exam

• Detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers
• Multiple test modes
• Random questions and order of answers
• DVD also features complete video solutions to the Hands-On Labs in the book

 

Shelving Category: Certification
Covers: CompTIA Security+

 

About this title

About the Author

David L. Prowse is a computer network specialist, author, and technical trainer. As a consultant, he installs and secures the latest in computer and networking technology. Over the past several years, he has authored several titles for Pearson Education, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cram. In addition, over the past decade he has taught CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the classroom and via the Internet. He runs the website www.davidlprowse.com, where he gladly answers questions from students and readers.

From the Back Cover

The ultimate core self-study guide for the latest CompTIA Security+ exam: the most comprehensive print and video reference available!

 

• Case studies and video solutions to the hands-on labs in each chapter, to help students practice what they've learned
• Three full practice tests based on the real Security + exam 
• Exclusive memory tables, study strategies, tips, cautions, key terms, troubleshooting scenarios, and more

This 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 you 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. Its features include: clear explanations, review questions, two practice exams, memory tables, key topics, key terms, hands-on labs, and a complete glossary. It also contains an additional full practice exam on the DVD. The DVD also has video solutions to the hands-on labs. Security training expert David L. Prowse covers every Security+ exam objective, including computer system security concepts; OS hardening and virtualization; application security; network design elements and threats; perimeter security; securing media and devices; physical security; authentication; access control; vulnerability and risk assessment; monitoring and auditing; cryptography; redundancy and disaster recovery; policies, procedures, and people; and more.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson IT Certification
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789747138
• ISBN 13: 9780789747136
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 800