CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition, Rough Cuts, 3rd Edition

Description

• Copyright 2015
• Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
• Pages: 800
• Edition: 3rd

• Rough Cuts
• ISBN-10: 0-13-383649-5
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-383649-3

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.

DVD Features Three Complete Practice Exams, 31 videos, and 31 Interactive Exercises

• Master every topic on CompTIA’s new Security+ SY0-401 exam
• Assess your knowledge and focus your learning
• Review key concepts with chapter-ending activities

CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Authorized Cert Guide,Deluxe Edition, Third Edition, 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. Chapter-ending review activities help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Practice exam questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter sets you on the path to passing the exam.

The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The DVD also includes video solutions and interactive exercises to the Case Studies in the book.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The authorized 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
• Perimeter security
• Network media and devices security
• Physical security and authentication models
• Access control
• Vulnerability and risk assessment
• Monitoring and auditing
• Cryptography, including PKI
• Redundancy and disaster recovery
• Policies and procedures

Companion DVD

Your purchase includes three free, complete practice exams as well as video solutions and interactive exercises to the Case Studies in the book.

Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, or Windows 8; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pen

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Sample Content

Table of Contents

    Introduction xxii

Chapter 1 Introduction to Security 3

    Foundation Topics 3

    Security 101 3

        The CIA of Computer Security 3

        The Basics of Information Security 5

    Think Like a Hacker 8

    Chapter Review Activities 10

        Review Key Topics 10

        Define Key Terms 11

        Review Questions 11

    Answers and Explanations 13

Chapter 2 Computer Systems Security 17

    Foundation Topics 17

    Computer Systems Security Threats 17

        Malicious Software 18

        Viruses 18

        Worms 19

        Trojan Horses 20

        Ransomware 20

        Spyware 21

        Rootkits 22

        Spam 22

        Summary of Malware Threats 23

        Ways to Deliver Malicious Software 24

        Via Software, Messaging, and Media 24

        Botnets and Zombies 25

        Active Interception 26

        Privilege Escalation 26

        Backdoors 26

        Logic Bombs 27

        Preventing and Troubleshooting Malware 28

        Preventing and Troubleshooting Viruses 28

        Preventing and Troubleshooting Worms and Trojans 32

        Preventing and Troubleshooting Spyware 33

        Preventing and Troubleshooting Rootkits 35

        Preventing and Troubleshooting Spam 36

        You Can’t Save Every Computer from Malware! 38

        Summary of Malware Prevention Techniques 38

    Implementing Security Applications 39

        Personal Software Firewalls 39

        Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems 41

        Pop-Up Blockers 43

      

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