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Principles of Computer Security: Comptia Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition
Fully updated computer security essentials--quality approved by CompTIA
Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-501. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written by a pair of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+(R) and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) will help you pass the exam and become a CompTIA certified computer security expert.
Find out how to:
-Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
-Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
-Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
-Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices
-Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
-Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
-Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
-Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
-Explore secure software development requirements
-Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures
-Handle computer forensics and incident response
-Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues
Online content includes:
-Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam objective
-200 practice exam questions
Each chapter includes:
-Learning objectives
-Real-world examples
-Try This! and Cross Check exercises
-Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings
-Exam Tips
-End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects
Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-501. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written by a pair of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+(R) and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) will help you pass the exam and become a CompTIA certified computer security expert.
Find out how to:
-Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
-Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
-Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
-Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices
-Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
-Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
-Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
-Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
-Explore secure software development requirements
-Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures
-Handle computer forensics and incident response
-Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues
Online content includes:
-Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam objective
-200 practice exam questions
Each chapter includes:
-Learning objectives
-Real-world examples
-Try This! and Cross Check exercises
-Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings
-Exam Tips
-End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects
848 pages, ebook
Published June 15, 2018
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