Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, International Edition

Mark Ciampa

ISBN 10: 1111640173 / ISBN 13: 9781111640170

Published by Cengage Learning, Inc, Boston, MA, 2011

About this Item

Reflecting the latest developments from the information security field, best-selling Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, International Edition provides the most current coverage available while thoroughly preparing readers for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 certification exam. Its comprehensive introduction to practical network and computer security covers all of the the new CompTIA Security+ exam objectives. Cutting-edge coverage of the new edition includes virtualization, mobile devices, and other trends, as well as new topics such as psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. Reflecting the trends and developments from the information security field, this title provides a complete introduction to practical network and computer security and maps to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Certification Exam. It covers the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, International Edition
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc, Boston, MA
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1111640173
• ISBN 13: 9781111640170
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition, International Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Reflecting the latest developments from the information security field, best-selling Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, International Edition provides the most current coverage available while thoroughly preparing readers for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 certification exam. Its comprehensive introduction to practical network and computer security covers all of the the new CompTIA Security+ exam objectives. Cutting-edge coverage of the new edition includes virtualization, mobile devices, and other trends, as well as new topics such as psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security.

About the Author

Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of analytics and information systems and the program director of the graduate Cybersecurity Data Analytics program in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this, he was an associate professor and served as Director of Academic Computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee for 20 years. Mark has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published over 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals and books. He is also the author of over 30 technology textbooks from Cengage, including "Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals," 8e, "CompTIA CySA+ Guide to Cybersecurity Analyst," 3e, "CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs," 3e, "Guide to Wireless Communications," "Security Awareness: Applying Practical Cybersecurity In Your World," 6e and "Networking BASICS." Dr. Ciampa holds a PhD in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.