Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond [With CDROM] (Official Comptia Guide)

Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond [With CDROM] (Official Comptia Guide)

<h4>Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security Career</h4> <p>Learn the fundamentals of computer and information security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. This up-to-date, full-color guide discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written and edited by leaders in the field, <i>Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Third Edition</i> will help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-301 and become an IT security expert. From McGraw-Hill—a Gold-Level <b>CompTIA Authorized Partner</b>, this book offers <b>Official CompTIA Approved Quality Content</b>.</p> <p><b>Find out how to:</b><ul> <li>Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security <li>Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs) <li>Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs) <li>Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications <li>Defend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing <li>Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, time bombs, and rootkits <li>Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security <li>Understand secure software development requirements <li>Enable disaster recovery and business continuity <li>Implement risk, change, and privilege management measures <li>Handle computer forensics and incident response <li>Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues</ul></p> <p><b>The CD-ROM features:</b><ul> <li>Two full practice exams <li>PDF copy of the book</ul></p> <p><b>Each chapter includes:</b><ul> <li>Learning objectives <li>Photographs and illustrations <li>Real-world examples <li>Try This! and Cross Check exercises <li>Key terms highlighted <li>Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings <li>Exam Tips <li>End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects</ul></p>