CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide


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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 Features Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainers Test your knowledge of cybersecurity jargon and acronyms with realistic exam questions Learn about cryptography, encryption, and security policies to deliver a robust infrastructure Book 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 learn Master cybersecurity fundamentals, from the CIA triad through to IAM Explore cloud security and techniques used in penetration testing Use different authentication methods and troubleshoot security issues Secure the devices and applications used by your company Identify and protect against various types of malware and viruses Protect yourself against social engineering and advanced attacks Understand and implement PKI concepts Delve into secure application development, deployment, and automation Who this book is for If 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.




CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601)


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This fully updated study guide covers every topic on the current version of the CompTIA Security+ exam Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-601 from this comprehensive resource. Written by a team of leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required to perform essential security functions and to secure hardware, systems, and software. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam domains, including: Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities Architecture and Design Implementation Operations and Incident Response Governance, Risk, and Compliance Online content includes: 250 practice exam questions Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customizable quizzes by chapter or by exam domain




CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Cert Guide


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This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook may not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. Access to the companion files are available through product registration at Pearson IT Certification, or see the instructions in the back pages of your eBook. Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam success with this CompTIA approved Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner. · Master CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam topics · Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes · Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks · Practice with realistic exam questions CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor David L. Prowse shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending chapter review activities help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA approved study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. The CompTIA approved study guide helps you master all the topics on the Security+ exam, including · Core computer system security · OS hardening and virtualization · Application security · Network design elements · Networking ports, protocols, and threats · Network perimeter security · Physical security and authentication models · Access control · Vulnerability and risk assessment · Monitoring and auditing · Cryptography, including PKI · Redundancy and disaster recovery · Social Engineering · Policies and procedures




CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam Cram


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Prepare for CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam success with this Exam Cram from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification. This is the eBook edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam Cram, Sixth Edition. This eBook does not include access to the Pearson Test Prep practice exams that comes with the print edition. CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam Cram, Sixth Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass the newly updated version of the CompTIA Security+ exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. Extensive prep tools include quizzes, Exam Alerts, and our essential last-minute review Cram Sheet. Covers the critical information you'll need to know to score higher on your Security+ SY0-601 exam! Assess the different types of threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities organizations face Understand security concepts across traditional, cloud, mobile, and IoT environments Explain and implement security controls across multiple environments Identify, analyze, and respond to operational needs and security incidents Understand and explain the relevance of concepts related to governance, risk and compliance




Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601)


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An up-to-date CompTIA Security+ exam guide from training and exam preparation guru Mike Meyers Take the latest version of the CompTIA Security+ exam (exam SY0-601) with confidence using the comprehensive information contained in this highly effective self-study resource. Like the test, the guide goes beyond knowledge application and is designed to ensure that security personnel anticipate security risks and guard against them. In Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601), the bestselling author and leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification brings his proven methodology to IT security. Mike covers all exam objectives in small, digestible modules that allow you to focus on individual skills as you move through a broad and complex set of skills and concepts. The book features hundreds of accurate practice questions as well as a toolbox of the author’s favorite network security related freeware/shareware. Provides complete coverage of every objective for exam SY0-601 Online content includes 20+ lab simulations, video training, a PDF glossary, and 180 practice questions Written by computer security and certification experts Mike Meyers and Scott Jernigan




CompTIA Security+ Review Guide


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Learn the ins and outs of the IT security field and efficiently prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-601 with one easy-to-follow resource CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-601, Fifth Edition helps you to efficiently review for the leading IT security certification—CompTIA Security+ SY0-601. Accomplished author and security expert James Michael Stewart covers each domain in a straightforward and practical way, ensuring that you grasp and understand the objectives as quickly as possible. Whether you’re refreshing your knowledge or doing a last-minute review right before taking the exam, this guide includes access to a companion online test bank that offers hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and glossary terms. Covering all five domains tested by Exam SY0-601, this guide reviews: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Architecture and Design Implementation Operations and Incident Response Governance, Risk, and Compliance This newly updated Fifth Edition of CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-601 is not just perfect for anyone hoping to take the SY0-601 Exam, but it is also an excellent resource for those wondering about entering the IT security field.




CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601)


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This up-to-date study aid contains hundreds of accurate practice questions and detailed answer explanations CompTIA Security+TM Certification Practice Exams, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601) is filled with more than 1000 realistic practice questions—including new performance-based questions—to prepare you for this challenging exam. To help you understand the material, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers are included for every question. This practical guide covers all official objectives for Exam SY0-601 and is the perfect companion to CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition. Covers all exam topics, including: Networking Basics and Terminology Introduction to Security Terminology Security Policies and Standards Types of Attacks Vulnerabilities and Threats Mitigating Security Threats Implementing Host-Based Security Securing the Network Infrastructure Wireless Networking and Security Authentication Authorization and Access Control Introduction to Cryptography Managing a Public Key Infrastructure Physical Security Risk Analysis Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Understanding Monitoring and Auditing Security Assessments and Audits Incident Response and Computer Forensics Online content includes: Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or by exam domain Interactive performance-based question sample




CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests


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Get ready for a career in IT security and efficiently prepare for the SY0-601 exam with a single, comprehensive resource CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-601, Second Edition efficiently prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam with one practice exam and domain-by-domain questions. With a total of 1,000 practice questions, you’ll be as prepared as possible to take Exam SY0-601. Written by accomplished author and IT security expert David Seidl, the 2nd Edition of CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests includes questions covering all five crucial domains and objectives on the SY0-601 exam: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Architecture and Design Implementation Operations and Incident Response Governance, Risk, and Compliance Perfect for anyone looking to prepare for the SY0-601 Exam, upgrade their skills by earning a high-level security certification (like CASP+, CISSP, or CISA), as well as anyone hoping to get into the IT security field, CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests allows for efficient and comprehensive preparation and study.




CompTIA Security+ Study Guide


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Some copies of CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-501 (9781119416876) were printed without discount exam vouchers in the front of the books. If you did not receive a discount exam voucher with your book, please visit http://media.wiley.com/product_ancillary/5X/11194168/DOWNLOAD/CompTIA_Coupon.pdf to download one. Expert preparation covering 100% of Security+ exam SY0-501 objectives CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Seventh Edition offers invaluable preparation for Exam SY0-501. Written by an expert author team, this book covers 100% of the exam objectives with clear, concise explanation. You'll learn how to handle threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools and technologies, while understanding the role of architecture and design. From everyday tasks like identity and access management to complex topics like risk management and cryptography, this study guide helps you consolidate your knowledge base in preparation for the Security+ exam. Practical examples illustrate how these processes play out in real-world scenarios, allowing you to immediately translate essential concepts to on-the-job application. You also gain access to the Sybex online learning environment, which features a robust toolkit for more thorough prep: flashcards, glossary of key terms, practice questions, and a pre-assessment exam equip you with everything you need to enter the exam confident in your skill set. This study guide is approved and endorsed by CompTIA, and has been fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam. Master essential security technologies, tools, and tasks Understand how Security+ concepts are applied in the real world Study on the go with electronic flashcards and more Test your knowledge along the way with hundreds of practice questions To an employer, the CompTIA Security+ certification proves that you have the knowledge base and skill set to secure applications, devices, and networks; analyze and respond to threats; participate in risk mitigation, and so much more. As data threats loom larger every day, the demand for qualified security professionals will only continue to grow. If you're ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Seventh Edition is the ideal companion for thorough exam preparation.