Principles of Computer Security CompTIA Security+ and Beyond

ebook ∣ (Exam SY0-301)

By Wm. Arthur Conklin

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ebook

ISBN

9780071786195

Author

Wm. Arthur Conklin

Publisher

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Release

28 November 2011

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Computer Technology Nonfiction
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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
    *The CD-ROM is not included with the digital version of this book.

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9780071786195

    Author

    Wm. Arthur Conklin

    Publisher

    McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

    Release

    28 November 2011

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    Subjects

    Computer Technology Nonfiction
    Principles of Computer Security CompTIA Security+ and Beyond