What's included

Designed for self-paced learners, this fully illustrated book covers all the latest Security+ (SY0-501) exam objectives and is packed with informative and accessible content. Includes the following:

• Content aligned to work in the real world - Lessons refer to functional areas within the job role while Topics relate to discrete job tasks
• Comprehensive glossary with important terms and acronyms

What you'll learn

The Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-501) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam

After reading this study guide you will understand how to:

• Identify strategies developed by cyber adversaries to attack networks and hosts and the countermeasures deployed to defend them
• Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective security products
• Recognize the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products
• Install and configure network and host-based security technologies
• Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced

Accessing the Book

eBooks are delivered through the Skillpipe platform. The Skillpipe eReader gives browser-based access to the full content with bookmarking and annotation features. Content may be printed on a chapter-by-chapter basis for personal use only. You will receive an access key and full instructions within a few minutes of placing your order.

Product Information

Pub. Date: 2019-07-15

Author(s): James Pengelly

Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Comparing and Contrasting Attacks

Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls

Lesson 3: Assessing Security Posture with Software Tools

Lesson 4: Explaining Basic Cryptography Concepts

Lesson 5: Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure

Lesson 6: Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls

Lesson 7: Managing Access Services and Accounts

Lesson 8: Implementing a Secure Network Architecture

Lesson 9: Installing and Configuring Security Appliances

Lesson 10: Installing and Configuring Wireless and Physical Access Security

Lesson 11: Deploying Secure Host, Mobile, and Embedded Systems

Lesson 12: Implementing Secure Network Access Protocols

Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Network Applications

Lesson 14: Explaining Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Concepts

Lesson 15: Summarizing Secure Application Development Concepts

Lesson 16: Explaining Organizational Security Concepts

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-501)

Solutions

Glossary

Index