CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals

Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of analytics and information systems and the program director of the graduate Cybersecurity Data Analytics program in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this, he was an associate professor and served as Director of Academic Computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee for 20 years. Mark has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published over 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals and books. He is also the author of over 30 technology textbooks from Cengage, including "Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals," 8e, "CompTIA CySA+ Guide to Cybersecurity Analyst," 3e, "CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs," 3e, "Guide to Wireless Communications," "Security Awareness: Applying Practical Cybersecurity In Your World," 6e and "Networking BASICS." Dr. Ciampa holds a PhD in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.

• Part I: SECURITY AND ITS THREATS. 1. Introduction to Security.2. Malware and Social Engineering Attacks. Part II: CRYPTOGRAPHY. 3. Basic Cryptography.4. Advanced Cryptography and PKI.Part III: NETWORK ATTACKS AND DEFENSES. 5. Networking-Based and Web Server Attacks.6. Network Security Devices, Technologies, and Design. 7. Administering a Secure Network. 8. Wireless Network Security. Part IV: DEVICE SECURITY.9. System and Application Security.10. Mobile and Embedded Device. Part V: ACCESS AND IDENTITY MANAGEMENT. 11. Access Management Fundamentals.12. Authentication and Account Management.Part VI: RISK MANAGEMENT. 13. Vulnerability Assessment and Data Security.14. Business Continuity.15. Risk Mitigation.