CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition (Exam SY0-401)

Get complete coverage of all objectives included on the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ exam from this comprehensive resource. Cowritten by leading information security experts, this authoritative guide fully addresses the skills required for securing a network and managing risk. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-401, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

COVERS ALL EXAM DOMAINS, INCLUDING:

Network security
Compliance and operational security
Threats and vulnerabilities
Application, data, and host security
Access control and identity management
Cryptography

ELECTRONIC CONTENT INCLUDESl

• 200 practice exam questions
• Test engine that provides practice exams or quizzes that can be customized by chapter or exam objective
• PDF copy of the book

Table of Contents

Part I Network Security
Chapter 1 Network Device Configuration
Chapter 2 Secure Network Administration
Chapter 3 Secure Network Design
Chapter 4 Secure Wireless Networking

Part II Compliance and Operational Security
Chapter 5 Risk Concepts
Chapter 6 System Integration Processes
Chapter 7 Risk Management
Chapter 8 Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Chapter 9 Security Awareness and Training
Chapter 10 Physical Security and Environmental Controls
Chapter 11 Security Controls

Part III Threats and Vulnerabilities
Chapter 12 Attacks and Malware
Chapter 13 Social Engineering
Chapter 14 Application and Wireless Attacks
Chapter 15 Mitigation Techniques
Chapter 16 Threat and Vulnerability Discovery

Part IV Application, Data, and Host Security
Chapter 17 Application Security Controls
Chapter 18 Mobile Device Security
Chapter 19 Host-based Security
Chapter 20 Securing Alternative Environments

Part V Access Control and Identity Management
Chapter 21 Access Control and Authentication
Chapter 22 Account Management

Part VI Cryptography
Chapter 23 Cryptographic Concepts
Chapter 24 Cryptographic Methods

Part VII Appendixes and Glossary
Appendix A OSI Model and Internet Protocols
Appendix B About the Download