Publisher's 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
