Title: Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond [With CDROM] (Official Comptia Guide)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0071786198
ISBN 13: 9780071786195
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 3.4 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security Career

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, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Third Edition will help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-301 and become an IT security expert. From McGraw-Hill―a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner, this book offers Official CompTIA Approved Quality Content.

Find out how to:

Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security
Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)
Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications
Defend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, time bombs, and rootkits
Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security
Understand secure software development requirements
Enable disaster recovery and business continuity
Implement risk, change, and privilege management measures
Handle computer forensics and incident response
Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

The CD-ROM features:

Two full practice exams
PDF copy of the book

Each chapter includes:

Learning objectives
Photographs and illustrations
Real-world examples
Try This! and Cross Check exercises
Key terms highlighted
Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings
Exam Tips
End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

About the Author

Wm. Arthur Conklin, PhD, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CSSLP, is an assistant professor in the Information and Logistics Technology Department at the University of Houston.

Gregory White, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Contributing authors: Dwayne Williams, Roger Davis, and Chuck Cothren.

Series editor: Corey Schou, PhD

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