CASP: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide (Exam CAS-002) - Softcover

Gregg, Michael

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9781118930847: CASP: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide (Exam CAS-002)

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ISBN 10: 1118930843 ISBN 13: 9781118930847

Publisher: Sybex, 2014

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CompTIA-approved, best-selling prep for CompTIA's Advanced Security Practitioner certification, updated for the CAS-002 exam CASP: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: CAS-002 is the updated edition of the bestselling book covering the CASP certification exam. CompTIA approved, this guide covers all of the CASP exam objectives with clear, concise, thorough information on crucial security topics. With practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, the book is a comprehensive study resource with authoritative coverage of key concepts. Exam highlights, end-of-chapter reviews, and a searchable glossary help with information retention, and cutting-edge exam prep software offers electronic flashcards and hundreds of bonus practice questions. Additional hands-on lab exercises mimic the exam's focus on practical application, providing extra opportunities for readers to test their skills. CASP is a DoD 8570.1-recognized security certification that validates the skillset of advanced-level IT security professionals. The exam measures the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design, and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments, as well as the ability to think critically and apply good judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines. This study guide helps CASP candidates thoroughly prepare for the exam, providing the opportunity to: * Master risk management and incident response * Sharpen research and analysis skills * Integrate computing with communications and business * Review enterprise management and technical component integration Experts predict a 45-fold increase in digital data by 2020, with one-third of all information passing through the cloud. Data has never been so vulnerable, and the demand for certified security professionals is increasing quickly. The CASP proves an IT professional's skills, but getting that certification requires thorough preparation. This CASP study guide provides the information and practice that eliminate surprises on exam day. Also available as a set, Security Practitoner & Crypotography Set, 9781119071549 with Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C, 2nd Edition.

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Includes Real-World Scenarios, Hands-On Exercises, and Access to Exam Prep Software Featuring:

Practice Test Environment
Hundreds of Practice Questions
Electronic Flashcards
Hands-On Exercises

Bestselling CASP prep with hands-on labs

With practical examples and insights drawn from the real-world experience of an industry expert, this book covers all of the CASP exam objectives with clear, concise information on crucial security topics, including risk management and incident response; research and analysis; enterprise management; technical component integration; the integration of computing, communications, and business; and more. CompTIA approved, this essential guide provides hands-on practice, electronic study tools, and other valuable features including:

Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

Practical written labs to reinforce critical skills

Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles

Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

A handy section that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

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Sybex Exam Prep Tools

A full set of test prep tools is available to help you prepare for the exam. Go to www.sybex.com/go/casp2e and select the Downloads tab for access to:

Chapter review questions
Two full-length practice exams
Over 150 electronic flashcards
Glossary of key terms

Includes coverage of all exam objectives, including these key topics:

Enterprise management
Risk management and incident response
Research and analysis
Integration of computing, communications and business disciplines
Technical integration of enterprise components

About the Author:

Michael Gregg has over 20 years of IT experience, and is the COO of IT security firm Superior Solutions, Inc. He's an expert on security, networking, and Internet technologies, and has written over 15 books focusing on IT security. He holds two associate's degrees, a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, and the following certifications: CASP, CISSP, SSCP, CISA, CISM, MCSE, MCT, CTT+, A+, Network+, Security+, CNA, CCNA, CCE, CEH, and CHFI.

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