CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CAS-003 - Softcover

Parker, Jeff T.; Gregg, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119477646 ISBN 13: 9781119477648

Publisher: Sybex, 2019

Synopsis

Comprehensive coverage of the new CASP+ exam, with hands-on practice and interactive study tools

The CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CAS-003, Third Edition, offers invaluable preparation for exam CAS-003. Covering 100 percent of the exam objectives, this book provides expert walk-through of essential security concepts and processes to help you tackle this challenging exam with full confidence. Practical examples and real-world insights illustrate critical topics and show what essential practices look like on the ground, while detailed explanations of technical and business concepts give you the background you need to apply identify and implement appropriate security solutions. End-of-chapter reviews help solidify your understanding of each objective, and cutting-edge exam prep software features electronic flashcards, hands-on lab exercises, and hundreds of practice questions to help you test your knowledge in advance of the exam.

The next few years will bring a 45-fold increase in digital data, and at least one third of that data will pass through the cloud. The level of risk to data everywhere is growing in parallel, and organizations are in need of qualified data security professionals; the CASP+ certification validates this in-demand skill set, and this book is your ideal resource for passing the exam.

• Master cryptography, controls, vulnerability analysis, and network security
• Identify risks and execute mitigation planning, strategies, and controls
• Analyze security trends and their impact on your organization
• Integrate business and technical components to achieve a secure enterprise architecture

CASP+ meets the ISO 17024 standard, and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is also compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). As such, this career-building credential makes you in demand in the marketplace and shows that you are qualified to address enterprise-level security concerns. The CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CAS-003, Third Edition, is the preparation resource you need to take the next big step for your career and pass with flying colors.

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From the Back Cover

The Updated CAS-003 Edition of the Best-Selling Study Guide For CompTIA's CASP+ Certification

The CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide, 3rd Edition, covers all CASP+ exam objectives with clear, concise, thorough information on crucial security topics. Updated for the 2018 CAS-003 test update, this Sybex Study Guide is full of practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience to help you succeed. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex, thanks to superior content, including practice tests, a CASP+ Lab manual, and exam essentials. Reinforce what you have learned with the exclusive Sybex online learning environment and test bank, assessable across multiple devices. Get prepared for the CASP+ exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Cryptographic Solutions and Attacks
• Advanced Network Design
• Securing Complex Virtual Environments
• Incident Response Practices
• Security Policies and Procedures
• Analysis of Security Gaps
• Supporting Enterprise Communication
• Recent and Upcoming Research Trends

ABOUT THE CASP+ PROGRAM

The vendor-neutral CompTIA CASP+ certification is the ideal credential for advanced level IT security professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design, and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments. For more information visit www.comptia.org.

About the Author

JEFF T. PARKER, CISSP, CompTIA Project+, CySA+, is a certified technical trainer and consultant specializing in governance, risk management and compliance. Jeff's infosec roots began as a security engineer, a member of a HP consulting group in Boston, USA. Prior to becoming an author, Jeff was a Global IT Risk Manager residing for several years in Prague, Czech Republic, where he rolled out a new risk management strategy for a multinational logistics firm.

MICHAEL GREGG, CISSP, CISA, A+, Network+, is the COO of Superior Solutions, a Houston- based IT security consulting firm. His organization performs security assessments and penetration testing for Fortune 1000 firms. He has more than 20 years'

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1119477646
• ISBN 13: 9781119477648
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 688