CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide: Master IT security essentials and exam topics for CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification

Description

This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an
easy-to-follow manner backed with mock tests and self-assesment scenarios for
better preparation.Key FeaturesLearn cryptography and various cryptography
algorithms for real-world implementationsDiscover security policies, plans,
and procedures to protect your security infrastructure Written by Ian Neil,
one of the world’s top CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) trainerBook
DescriptionCompTIA Security+ is a worldwide certification that establishes the
fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue
an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide is a best-in-
class exam study guide that covers all of CompTIA Security+ 501 exam
objectives. It is authored by Ian Neil, who is a world-class trainer of
CompTIA Security+ 501. Packed with self-assessment scenarios and realistic
exam questions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to succeed
in the exam the first time you take it. Using relevant examples, you will
learn all the important security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption
to Identity and Access Management concepts. You will then dive into the
important domains of the exam; namely, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities,
technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, and
cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This book comes with over
600 practice questions with detailed explanation that is at the exam level and
also includes two mock exams to help you with your study plan. This guide will
ensure that encryption and certificates are made easy for you.What you will
learnGet to grips with security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption
to Identity and Access ManagementSecure devices and applications that are used
by your companyIdentify the different types of malware and virus and take
appropriate actions to protect against themProtect your environment against
social engineering and advanced attacksImplement PKI conceptsLearn about
secure coding techniques, quality control, and testingTroubleshoot common
security issuesWho this book is forThis book is designed for anyone who is
seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. It is a stepping stone for
anyone who wants to become a security professional or move into cyber
security. This certification guide assumes no prior knowledge of the
product.Table of ContentsUnderstanding Security FundamentalsConducting Risk
AnalysisImplementing Security Policies and ProceduresDelving Into Identity And
Access ManagementUnderstanding Network ComponentsUnderstanding Cloud Models
and VirtualizationManaging Hosts and Application DeploymentsProtecting against
attacks and vulnerabilities Implementing Public Key InfrastructureResponding
to Security IncidentsManaging Business ContinuityMock Exam 1Mock Exam
2Appendix A – Exam Preparation GuideAppendix B – AcronynsAssessment Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing (September 29, 2018)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 532 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789348013
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 19
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.2 x 9.25 inches
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