CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601) - Softcover

Clarke, Glen E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1260467937 ISBN 13: 9781260467932

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2021

Synopsis

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+™ 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

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About this title

About the Author

Glen E. Clarke (Halifax, NS) holds a number of industry certifications such as Microsoft’s MCSE, MCSD, MCSA Messaging, and MCSA Security. He also holds a number of CompTIA certifications, including CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA A+, in addition to the Prosoft Security Analyst (CIW SA) certification. Glen is an experienced trainer, author, and technical editor, and works for GigaBlink Technologies Inc., a training and consulting company located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Glen is also an active member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA).

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260467937
• ISBN 13: 9781260467932
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 944