CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide (Exam SY0-301)

This all-new, exam-focused study guide from bestselling certification author and IT consultant Glen Clarke includes details on new government workforce development requirements for IT security workers.

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The best fully integrated study system availableOfficial CompTIA Content! Prepare for CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-301 with McGraw-Hill—a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner offering Official CompTIA Approved Quality Content to give you the competitive edge on exam day.

With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.



100% complete coverage of all official objectives for the examExam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked offInside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics coveredTwo-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapterSimulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam


Covers all the exam topics, including:
Networking Basics and Terminology * Security Terminology * Security Policies and Standards * Types of Attacks * System Security Threats * Mitigating Security Threats * Implementing System Security * Securing the Network Infrastructure * Wireless Networking and Security * Authentication * Access Control * Cryptography * Managing a Public Key Infrastructure * Physical Security * Risk Analysis * Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity * Computer Forensics * Security Assessments and Audits * Monitoring and Auditing

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Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring:

One full practice examDetailed answers with explanationsScore Report performance assessment tool



20+ CertCam videos from the author200+ Flash Trainer E-flashcardsPDF copy of the book for studying on the goLab Exercise PDF with solutions


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Bonus downloadable Master Exam practice test


From the AuthorSecurity is a critical part of information systems, and the need is on the rise for ITprofessionals proficient in configuring systems in a secure manner and able to assesssecurity. The CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide is a comprehensive book that is designed to help you prepare for the Security+ exam (SY0-301), but also serves as a practical reference you can use after obtaining your certification.This book is organized to serve as an in-depth review for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SY0-301) for both experienced security professionals and newcomers to the field of information system security. Each chapter covers a major aspect of the exam, with an emphasis on the “why” as well as on the “how to” help organizations understand critical security technologies that should be implemented in their environment. This book also helps you understand how to assess and recommend ways of improving security within a company.