Publisher's Synopsis
Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security Career
Learn the fundamentals of computer and information security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. This up-to-date, full-color guide discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written and edited by leaders in the field, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Third Edition will help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-301 and become an IT security expert. From McGraw-Hill-a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner, this book offers Official CompTIA Approved Quality Content.
Find out how to:
- Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
- Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
- Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
- Defend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
- Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, time bombs, and rootkits
- Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
- Understand secure software development requirements
- Enable disaster recovery and business continuity
- Implement risk, change, and privilege management measures
- Handle computer forensics and incident response
- Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues
The CD-ROM features:
- Two full practice exams
- PDF copy of the book
Each chapter includes:
- Learning objectives
- Photographs and illustrations
- Real-world examples
- Try This! and Cross Check exercises
- Key terms highlighted
- Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings
- Exam Tips
- End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects
