This fully updated self-study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective on the CompTIA Security+ exam
With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+™ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition covers what you need to know—and shows you how to prepare—for this challenging exam.
- 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-601
- Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam
- Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
- Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
- Simulated exam questions—including performance-based questions—match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam
Covers all exam topics, including:
Networking Basics and Terminology • 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 • Cryptography • Managing a Public Key Infrastructure • Physical Security • Application Attacks and Security • Virtualization and Cloud Security • Risk Analysis • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity • Monitoring and Auditing • Security Assessments and Audits • Incident Response and Computer Forensics
Online Content Includes:
- 50+ lab exercises and solutions in PDF format
- Complete practice exams and quizzes customizable by domain or chapter
- 4+ hours of video training from the author
- 12+ performance-based question simulations
- Glossary and Exam Readiness Checklist in PDF format
