IT security skills are in high demand, and the Security+ Study Guide can give you the skills you need to pursue a successful career as an IT security professional. The Security+ certification is one of the latest certifications developed by CompTIA (who also manage the widely–recognized and highly–respected A+ and Network+ certifications) in response to both corporate and government requests for a certification that validates foundation–level IT security skills. Topics covered include access control, authentication, intrusion detection, malicious code, cryptography, physical security, disaster recovery, policies and procedures, and more. This book provides in–depth coverage of all official exam objectives and includes hundreds of challenging review questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book. Sybex is proud to be a Cornerstone member of the Security+ exam advisory committee.
Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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From the Back Cover
Here’s the book you need to prepare for CompTIA’s Security+ Exam SYO-101. This Sybex Study Guide provides:
Full coverage of every exam objective Practical information on network hardware Hundreds of challenging practice questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards
Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: General Security Concepts Communication Security Infrastructure Security Basics of Cryptography Operational and Organizational Security
On the CD The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex test engine for the Security+ exam. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter or according to objective areas. You’ll also find electronic flashcards for your PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm handhelds and two bonus exams that will help you prepare for the test. Also included is a fully searchable electronic copy of the book.
About the Author
Michael Pastore, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, has worked in IT for over 25 years, and currently does consulting in systems implementation for the Shepherd Group in Bellevue, Washington. Michael has been involved in 30 computer books on topics ranging from A+ Certification to Windows 2000 Infrastructure Security.