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CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide: Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam to help you pass on the first attempt
Learn IT security essentials and prepare for the Security+ exam with this CompTIA exam guide, complete with additional online resources—including flashcards, PBQs, and mock exams—at securityplus.training
Key FeaturesWritten by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainersTest your knowledge of cybersecurity jargon and acronyms with realistic exam questionsLearn about cryptography, encryption, and security policies to deliver a robust infrastructureBook DescriptionThe CompTIA Security+ certification validates the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue a career in IT security. Authored by Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer, this book is a best-in-class study guide that fully covers the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam objectives.
Complete with chapter review questions, realistic mock exams, and worked solutions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to pass the exam the first time you take it. With the help of relevant examples, you'll learn fundamental security concepts from certificates and encryption to identity and access management (IAM). As you progress, you'll delve into the important domains of the exam, including cloud security, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, cryptography, and public key infrastructure (PKI).
You can access extra practice materials, including flashcards, performance-based questions, practical labs, mock exams, key terms glossary, and exam tips on the author's website at securityplus.training.
By the end of this Security+ book, you'll have gained the knowledge and understanding to take the CompTIA exam with confidence.
What you will learnMaster cybersecurity fundamentals, from the CIA triad through to IAMExplore cloud security and techniques used in penetration testingUse different authentication methods and troubleshoot security issuesSecure the devices and applications used by your companyIdentify and protect against various types of malware and virusesProtect yourself against social engineering and advanced attacksUnderstand and implement PKI conceptsDelve into secure application development, deployment, and automationWho this book is forIf you want to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam, even if you are not from an IT background, this book is for you. You’ll also find this guide useful if you want to become a qualified security professional. This CompTIA book is also ideal for US Government and US Department of Defense personnel seeking cybersecurity certification.
Table of ContentsUnderstanding Security FundamentalsImplementing Public Key InfrastructureInvestigating Identity and Access ManagementExploring Virtualization and Cloud ConceptsMonitoring, Scanning, and Penetration TestingUnderstanding Secure and Insecure ProtocolsDelving into Network and Security ConceptsSecuring Wireless and Mobile SolutionsIdentifying Threats, Attacks, and VulnerabilitiesGovernance, Risk, and ComplianceManaging Application SecurityDealing with Incident Response ProceduresMock Exam 1Mock Exam 2
Key FeaturesWritten by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainersTest your knowledge of cybersecurity jargon and acronyms with realistic exam questionsLearn about cryptography, encryption, and security policies to deliver a robust infrastructureBook DescriptionThe CompTIA Security+ certification validates the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue a career in IT security. Authored by Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer, this book is a best-in-class study guide that fully covers the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam objectives.
Complete with chapter review questions, realistic mock exams, and worked solutions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to pass the exam the first time you take it. With the help of relevant examples, you'll learn fundamental security concepts from certificates and encryption to identity and access management (IAM). As you progress, you'll delve into the important domains of the exam, including cloud security, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, cryptography, and public key infrastructure (PKI).
You can access extra practice materials, including flashcards, performance-based questions, practical labs, mock exams, key terms glossary, and exam tips on the author's website at securityplus.training.
By the end of this Security+ book, you'll have gained the knowledge and understanding to take the CompTIA exam with confidence.
What you will learnMaster cybersecurity fundamentals, from the CIA triad through to IAMExplore cloud security and techniques used in penetration testingUse different authentication methods and troubleshoot security issuesSecure the devices and applications used by your companyIdentify and protect against various types of malware and virusesProtect yourself against social engineering and advanced attacksUnderstand and implement PKI conceptsDelve into secure application development, deployment, and automationWho this book is forIf you want to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam, even if you are not from an IT background, this book is for you. You’ll also find this guide useful if you want to become a qualified security professional. This CompTIA book is also ideal for US Government and US Department of Defense personnel seeking cybersecurity certification.
Table of ContentsUnderstanding Security FundamentalsImplementing Public Key InfrastructureInvestigating Identity and Access ManagementExploring Virtualization and Cloud ConceptsMonitoring, Scanning, and Penetration TestingUnderstanding Secure and Insecure ProtocolsDelving into Network and Security ConceptsSecuring Wireless and Mobile SolutionsIdentifying Threats, Attacks, and VulnerabilitiesGovernance, Risk, and ComplianceManaging Application SecurityDealing with Incident Response ProceduresMock Exam 1Mock Exam 2
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March 1, 2021
This is good overview of material that is necessary for exam - my comments are rather aimed at exam itself.
There are some simplifications that have reached over line of being simplifications and have become actually nonsense, for example, statement that 9-day vulnerability is something that will be fixed in 5 - 7 days. Or listing Powershell among attack methods. Or equalling FDE to Bitlocker and listing one vendor as only way to stop fileless malware... And it's not about time, as this exam version was launched November 2020, when PS and fileless malware weren't new anymore.
So if you are training for this exam I can recommend this book, however keep in mind that after passing exam you will still need to encounter real world to get the full picture.
There are some simplifications that have reached over line of being simplifications and have become actually nonsense, for example, statement that 9-day vulnerability is something that will be fixed in 5 - 7 days. Or listing Powershell among attack methods. Or equalling FDE to Bitlocker and listing one vendor as only way to stop fileless malware... And it's not about time, as this exam version was launched November 2020, when PS and fileless malware weren't new anymore.
So if you are training for this exam I can recommend this book, however keep in mind that after passing exam you will still need to encounter real world to get the full picture.
January 3, 2023
I received the updated version of this book from a work colleague to study for the exam. He explained that I just need to read the book and ignore everything else, which I did and actually passed the exam the first time! The updated version of this book appears to have corrected the typos and made quite a few updates. It's easy to follow, and made most of the jargon of Comptia more clear. I'm super excited about passing. The exam almost makes no sense at all but this book tells you everything you need in order to pass it. I recommend this book if you actually need Sec+ for your job.
January 3, 2023
top resource for passing the syo-601 certification exam. Make sure to go through all the mock questions & additional exam prep resources on https://securityplus.training/
January 4, 2023
I use this book with all my delegates on the. 601 course. An easy read for non technical staff all objectives covered on the exam, I am getting great pass rates highly recommended
January 9, 2023
I tried for many years to pass CompTIA Security Plus, and I was not unsuccessful. The first time I took the exam CompTIA Security+: was in 2010. Many times, I got depressed and thought I would never pass it. English is not my first language, making it much harder for me to pass the exam. Even at work, they made me feel I was worth less because I did not have the certification. I spent much money on books, videos, and study guides, but nothing was effective.
The book of Ian Neil SY0-601 Certification Guide: Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam, 2nd Edition. It is the best investment I did in my life. It covers everything from the exam, and you will time learning stuff that is not part of it. It gives many real-life examples that will help you understand security plus. The book will prepare you to pass the exam and be ready for your job or get the desired position.
I do not have words to thank Ian Neil for this great tool. Make sure you get the second edition.
Sincerely
Alfredo Flores Flores
Sec + certificated.
The book of Ian Neil SY0-601 Certification Guide: Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam, 2nd Edition. It is the best investment I did in my life. It covers everything from the exam, and you will time learning stuff that is not part of it. It gives many real-life examples that will help you understand security plus. The book will prepare you to pass the exam and be ready for your job or get the desired position.
I do not have words to thank Ian Neil for this great tool. Make sure you get the second edition.
Sincerely
Alfredo Flores Flores
Sec + certificated.
January 11, 2023
Top notch book, really easy forto understand and get the concept and total overview of what to know and expect from Sec+ 601. My IT background was good but this book reallt helped me grasp the concept of comprehending more security level terms and protecting a network, you name it etc. This book provided me the resources to pass my exam first time go. 100% recommended for anyone trying to study before college or taking the exam for certification.
January 10, 2023
I have read Ian Neil Security+ 601 Textbook and its very easy to read and understand and explains many of the terminology needed to understand for IT. This text book have many great examples to help you Highly Recommend!!!
January 11, 2023
This book is a must have if you want to pass your Sec+ exam on the first try! It’s an easy read and whether you are currently in Cyber or looking to immerse yourself into the field, this book will give you the tools for success! It puts concepts into relatable information. I can confidently say this book equipped me with the knowledge needed!
January 4, 2023
I used this book to gain my Security+ 601 certification. The book i had was the second edition that has a yellow sticker on the top left hand corner, this edition corrected typos from the original release. The book has been written in an easy to read format with great explanations and examples. The end of chapter questions are open questions so you need to know the material. It is now complimented by a free exam prep website when you can win an exam voucher monthly. www.securityplus.training
January 5, 2023
It's a great read! Passed my sec+ exam in the very try. Read the book from cover to cover. It's extremely knowledgeable and gives great insight into the importance of the material, it also provides examples that break down the material and applies it to what you need to know for the exam. I would highly suggest and recommend this book.
January 7, 2023
Excellent book, easy for anyone to understand and get the core of what's needed to pass your Security plus 601. Especially switching careers was not IT and I used this book and the resources offered Passed my Exam first time.!! 5star rating.
January 7, 2023
Passed first time after reading this book.
January 3, 2023
This book was an easy read and put the concept to relatable terms. I am confident this book helped me get SEC+ certified and I'm sure it will help you get certified.
January 12, 2023
Great book! I passed on the first GO!
January 11, 2023
Great book worth the read and get certified
January 5, 2023
Passed my Security+ 601 end of December!! i can recommend this book to everyone who wants to pass Sec+ 601 first try!!!
June 13, 2022
I don't recommend this book at all - riddled with mistakes, poor explanations and oversimplifications.
May 7, 2023
I highly recommend the book "CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide" for anyone looking to prepare for the Security+ certification exam. This comprehensive guide covers all the key topics needed to pass the exam, including network security, cryptography, risk management, and much more.
What I loved about this book was the clear and concise explanations of complex security concepts. Ian Neil does an excellent job of breaking down technical jargon into easily understandable language, making it easy to follow along and retain the information.
Ian also makes available on his website https://securityplus.training with NO extra cost practice exams, quizzes, review questions, and self study guide, which really helped me to solidify my understanding of the material. Additionally, the book is well-organized, making it easy to navigate and reference specific topics as needed.
Overall, I found CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide to be an invaluable resource for my Security+ exam preparation. If you're serious about passing the Security+ exam and advancing your career in cybersecurity, I highly recommend this book.
What I loved about this book was the clear and concise explanations of complex security concepts. Ian Neil does an excellent job of breaking down technical jargon into easily understandable language, making it easy to follow along and retain the information.
Ian also makes available on his website https://securityplus.training with NO extra cost practice exams, quizzes, review questions, and self study guide, which really helped me to solidify my understanding of the material. Additionally, the book is well-organized, making it easy to navigate and reference specific topics as needed.
Overall, I found CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide to be an invaluable resource for my Security+ exam preparation. If you're serious about passing the Security+ exam and advancing your career in cybersecurity, I highly recommend this book.
May 7, 2023
The secrets out!! If you’re pursuing the CompTIA SY0-601 Security + certification you NEED the Ian Neil Security + Certification Guide . This certification guide holds the secret keys to you becoming CompTIA Security + Certified. It is an easy read and it’s very well written without all of the extra fluff. The book has exam tips all throughout to help you focus on important concepts. I love the chapter review questions that are found at the end of each chapter. I highly recommend that you get a copy of this book today!!
May 28, 2023
This is an excellent well laid out book that takes security concepts and breaks them down into a language that anyone can understand, from someone with a lot of IT experience to those just dipping their toes for the first time. I would highly recommend this book to help you get certified first time, along with Ian's companion website which is an amazing resource to complement the contents of this book. Highly recommended A++++++++
May 18, 2023
Ian’s book has helped me understand Security + with such clarity as I prepare for my Comptia Security + exam. I feel at ease with booking the exam and confident at passing it the first time which none of the boot camps or expensive courses I have paid for in the past has ever made me feel. Thanks Ian for making learning so easy.
May 14, 2023
If you want to pass Comptia Security exam then I would recommend having a read on Ian Neil's book completed by securityplus.training website. Ian is a energetic, pragmatic and focused mentor with a flexible way of giving well structured support.
I can't recommend him highly enough.
I can't recommend him highly enough.
January 14, 2023
Mr. Neil's certification guide is precise, easy to read, and expertly exam focused. This guide helped me pass my Sec+ exam on my first go!
May 7, 2023
This book is very helpful with my exam prep. End of chapter questions and the mock exams at the end of the book have been extremely helpful to me being new to Cyber Security
May 18, 2023
If you want to pass the exam from a first attempt, this is the book for you. The material is simplified to the core.
Highly recommended
Highly recommended
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