Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501)
- 23h 54m
- Chuck Cothren, Dwayne Williams, Gregory White, Roger Davis, Wm. Author Conklin
- McGraw-Hill/Osborne
- 2018
Fully updated computer security essentials—quality approved by CompTIA
Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-501. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written by a pair of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) will help you pass the exam and become a CompTIA certified computer security expert.
Find out how to:
- Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
- Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
- Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
- Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices
- Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
- Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
- Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
- Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
- Explore secure software development requirements
- Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures
- Handle computer forensics and incident response
- Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues
Each chapter includes:
- Learning objectives
- Real-world examples
- Try This! and Cross Check exercises
- Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings
- Exam Tips
- End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects
In this Book
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About This Book
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Foreword
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Introduction
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Instructor Web Site
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Introduction and Security Trends
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General Security Concepts
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Operational and Organizational Security
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The Role of People in Security
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Cryptography
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Applied Cryptography
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Public Key Infrastructure
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Physical Security
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Network Fundamentals
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Infrastructure Security
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Authentication and Remote Access
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Wireless Security and Mobile Devices
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Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security
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System Hardening and Baselines
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Types of Attacks and Malicious Software
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E-Mail and Instant Messaging
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Web Components
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Secure Software Development
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Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Organizational Policies
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Risk Management
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Change Management
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Incident Response
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Computer Forensics
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Legal Issues and Ethics
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Privacy
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Glossary
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