CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide (Exam SY0-601), 4th Edition

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