Security+ Study Guide, 2/e (SYO-101)

Description:

Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Security+ exam. This updated edition of the best-selling Security+ Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates and aspiring IT security professionals. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" selection in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides:

• Clear and concise information on crucial security topics
• Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience
• Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards

You'll also find authoritative coverage of key exam topics, including:

• General Security Concepts
• Communication Security
• Infrastructure Security
• Basics of Cryptography
• Operational and Organizational Security

Look to Sybex for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive IT marketplace.

This book has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). Students derive a number of important study advantages with CAQC materials, including coverage of all exam objectives, implementation of important instructional design principles, and instructional reviews that help students assess their learning comprehension and readiness for the exam.

Introduction
Assessment Test

Chapter 1: General Security Concepts
Chapter 2: Identifying Potential Risks
Chapter 3: Infrastructure and Connectivity
Chapter 4: Monitoring Communications Activity
Chapter 5: Implementing and Maintaining a Secure Network
Chapter 6: Securing the Network and Environment
Chapter 7: Cryptography Basics and Methods
Chapter 8: Cryptography Standards
Chapter 9: Security Policies and Procedures
Chapter 10: Security Management
Glossary

Index