CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 5th Edition

This best-selling guide provides a complete, practical, up-to-date introduction to network and computer security. SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS, Fifth Edition, maps to the new CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Certification Exam, providing thorough coverage of all domain objectives to help readers prepare for professional certification and career success. The text covers the essentials of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The extensively updated Fifth Edition features a new structure based on major domains, a new chapter dedicated to mobile device security, expanded coverage of attacks and defenses, and new and updated information reflecting recent developments and emerging trends in information security, such as virtualization. New hands-on and case activities help readers review and apply what they have learned, and end-of-chapter exercises direct readers to the Information Security Community Site for additional activities and a wealth of learning resources, including blogs, videos, and current news and information relevant to the information security field.

Table of Contents

Ch 1: Introduction to Security

Part I: Threats
Ch 2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
Ch 3: Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Part II: Application, Data, and Host Security
Ch 4: Host, Application, and Data Security

Part III: Cryptography
Ch 5: Basic Cryptography
Ch 6: Advanced Cryptography

Part IV: Network Security
Ch 7: Network Security Fundamentals
Ch 8: Administering a Secure Network

Part V: Mobile Security
Ch 9: Wireless Network Security
Ch 10: Mobile Device Security

Part VI: Access Control and Identity Management
Ch 11: Access Control Fundamentals
Ch 12: Authentication and Account Management

Part VII: Compliance and Operational Security
Ch 13: Business Continuity
Ch 14: Risk Mitigation
Ch 15: Vulnerability Assessment

Appendix A: CompTIA SY0-401 Certification Exam Objectives
Appendix B: Downloads and Tools for Hands-On Projects
Appendix C: Security Websites
Appendix D: Selected TCP/IP Ports and Their Threats
Appendix E: Information Security Community Site