Comptia Security Certification Study Guide Exam Sy0 301 Enhanced Ebook

The best fully integrated study system for the CompTIA Security+ exam is now an enhanced e-book featuring practice exams, videos, e-flashcards, and more! With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, the enhanced e-book version of CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam. Electronic content includes: Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam Detailed answers with explanations Score Report performance assessment tool 20+ CertCam videos from the author 200+ Flash Trainer E-flashcards Lab Exercise PDF with solutions Inside, you’ll find: 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-301 Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off Inside the Exam sections in every chapter that highlight key exam topics covered Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter Simulated exam questions that 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

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-301exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner. The DVD features three complete practice exams, complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs, plus 25 interactive flash-based learning activities that include drag-n-drop and matching to reinforce the learning. Master CompTIA's Security+ SY0-301 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD Includes complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs Plus 25 interactive learning activities on key exam topics Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-301 exam. To receive your 10% off discount code: 1. Register your product at pearsonITcertification.com/register 2. Follow the instructions 3. Go to your Account page and click on "Access Bonus Content" CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition includes video solutions to the hands-on labs, practice tests, and interactive activities that let the reader learn by doing. Best-selling author and expert instructor David Prowse shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your approach to passing the exam. The companion Deluxe Edition DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, with three complete practice exams and hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The Deluxe Edition DVD also includes complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs in the book and 25 interactive learning activities on key exam topics to reinforce the learning by doing. Learning activities such as test password strength, match the type of Malware with its definition, find the security issues in the network map, and disallow a user access to the network on Saturday and Sunday. Interactive Learning Activities: 2.1 Filtering Emails 2.2 Malware Types 2.3 Securing the BIOS 3.1 Stopping Services in the Command Prompt 3.2 Patch Management 5.1 Port Numbers, Part 1 5.2 Port Numbers, Part 2 5.3 Port Numbers, Part 3 5.4 Network Attacks, Part 1 5.5 Network Attacks, Part 2 5.6 Network Attacks, Part 3 5.7 Network Attacks, Part 4 6.1 Network Security 7.1 Password Strength 8.1 802.1X Components 8.2 Authentication Types 9.1 Access Control Models 9.2 Configuring Logon Hours 10.1 Risk Assessment, Part 1 10.2 Risk Assessment, Part 2 10.3 Vulnerability Management Process 11.1 Packet Analysis 12.1 Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms 14.1 RAID Levls 15.1 Social Engineering Types Hands-On Labs: 2-1 Using Free Malware Scanning Programs 2-2 How to Secure the BIOS 3-1 Discerning & Updating Service Pack Level 3-2 Creating a Virtual Machine 3-3 Securing a Virtual Machine 4-1 Securing the Browser 4-2 Disabling Applications 5-1 Port Scanning Basics 6-1 Packet Filtering and NAT Firewalls 6-2 Configuring Inbound Filter on a Firewall 6-3 Enabling MAC Filtering 7-1 Securing a Wireless Device: 8 Steps 7-2 Wardriving and the Cure 8-1 Enabling 802.1X on a Network Adapter 8-2 Setting Up a VPN 9-1 Password Policies and User Accounts 9-2 Configuring User and Group Permissions 10-1 Mapping and Scanning the Network 10-2 Password Cracking and Defense 11-1 Using Protocol Analyzers 12-1 Disabling LM Hash in Windows Server 2003 13-1 A Basic Example of PKI 13-2 Making an SSH Connection 14-1 Configuring RAID 1 and 5 16-1 How to Approach Exam Questions Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. The CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the Security+ exam, including Core computer system security OS hardening and virtualization Application security Network design elements and threats Perimeter security Network media and devices security Physical security and authentication models Access control Vulnerability and risk assessment Monitoring and auditing Cryptography, including PKI Redundancy and disaster recovery Policies and procedures Companion Deluxe Edition DVD The Deluxe Edition DVD contains three free, complete practice exams, video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs plus 25 interactive flash-based learning activities that include drag-n-drop and matching to reinforce the learning. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam.

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-301exam success with this CompTIA Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner. The DVD features three complete practice exams, complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs, plus 25 interactive flash-based learning activities that include drag-n-drop and matching to reinforce the learning. Master CompTIA’s Security+ SY0-301 exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions on the DVD Includes complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs Plus 25 interactive learning activities on key exam topics Limited Time Offer: Buy CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition and receive a 10% off discount code for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-301 exam. To receive your 10% off discount code: 1. Register your product at pearsonITcertification.com/register 2. Follow the instructions 3. Go to your Account page and click on “Access Bonus Content” CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Authorized Cert Guide, Deluxe Edition includes video solutions to the hands-on labs, practice tests, and interactive activities that let the reader learn by doing. Best-selling author and expert instructor David Prowse shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your approach to passing the exam. The companion Deluxe Edition DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, with three complete practice exams and hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The Deluxe Edition DVD also includes complete video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs in the book and 25 interactive learning activities on key exam topics to reinforce the learning by doing. Learning activities such as test password strength, match the type of Malware with its definition, find the security issues in the network map, and disallow a user access to the network on Saturday and Sunday. Interactive Learning Activities: 2.1 Filtering Emails 2.2 Malware Types 2.3 Securing the BIOS 3.1 Stopping Services in the Command Prompt 3.2 Patch Management 5.1 Port Numbers, Part 1 5.2 Port Numbers, Part 2 5.3 Port Numbers, Part 3 5.4 Network Attacks, Part 1 5.5 Network Attacks, Part 2 5.6 Network Attacks, Part 3 5.7 Network Attacks, Part 4 6.1 Network Security 7.1 Password Strength 8.1 802.1X Components 8.2 Authentication Types 9.1 Access Control Models 9.2 Configuring Logon Hours 10.1 Risk Assessment, Part 1 10.2 Risk Assessment, Part 2 10.3 Vulnerability Management Process 11.1 Packet Analysis 12.1 Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms 14.1 RAID Levls 15.1 Social Engineering Types Hands-On Labs: 2-1 Using Free Malware Scanning Programs 2-2 How to Secure the BIOS 3-1 Discerning & Updating Service Pack Level 3-2 Creating a Virtual Machine 3-3 Securing a Virtual Machine 4-1 Securing the Browser 4-2 Disabling Applications 5-1 Port Scanning Basics 6-1 Packet Filtering and NAT Firewalls 6-2 Configuring Inbound Filter on a Firewall 6-3 Enabling MAC Filtering 7-1 Securing a Wireless Device: 8 Steps 7-2 Wardriving and the Cure 8-1 Enabling 802.1X on a Network Adapter 8-2 Setting Up a VPN 9-1 Password Policies and User Accounts 9-2 Configuring User and Group Permissions 10-1 Mapping and Scanning the Network 10-2 Password Cracking and Defense 11-1 Using Protocol Analyzers 12-1 Disabling LM Hash in Windows Server 2003 13-1 A Basic Example of PKI 13-2 Making an SSH Connection 14-1 Configuring RAID 1 and 5 16-1 How to Approach Exam Questions Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. The CompTIA authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the Security+ exam, including Core computer system security OS hardening and virtualization Application security Network design elements and threats Perimeter security Network media and devices security Physical security and authentication models Access control Vulnerability and risk assessment Monitoring and auditing Cryptography, including PKI Redundancy and disaster recovery Policies and procedures Companion Deluxe Edition DVD The Deluxe Edition DVD contains three free, complete practice exams, video solutions to the 25 hands-on labs plus 25 interactive flash-based learning activities that include drag-n-drop and matching to reinforce the learning. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB hard disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam.

The best fully integrated study system available Official 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 exam Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter Simulated 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 CD-ROM includes: Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam Detailed answers with explanations Score Report performance assessment tool 20+ CertCam videos from the author 200+ Flash Trainer E-flashcards PDF copy of the book for studying on the go Lab Exercise PDF with solutions with free online registration: Bonus downloadable Master Exam practice test From the Author Security is a critical part of information systems, and the need is on the rise for IT professionals proficient in configuring systems in a secure manner and able to assess security. 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.

Reinforce your preparation for CompTIA's new Security+ exam with this focused review tool Before you take CompTIA's new Security+ exam SY0-301, reinforce your learning with a thorough review and lots of practice. The new edition of this concise guide helps you do just that. It covers all six domains of exam SY0-301, all exam objectives, and includes a helpful "Exam Essentials" section after each domain to help you zero in on what you need to know for the exam. A companion CD offers additional study tools, including two complete practice exams, over a hundred electronic flashcards, and more. Reviews and reinforces the material you need to know for CompTIA's new Security+ exam SY0-301 Covers all exam objectives and the six domain areas of the Security+ exam: Network Security; Compliance and Operational Security; Threats and Vulnerabilities; Application, Data and Host Security; Access Control and Identity Management; and Cryptography Helps you drill and prepare with over 120 review questions, two practice exams, over 100 electronic flashcards, and more on a companion CD Goes hand in hand with any learning tool, including Sybex's CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 5th Edition Earn your Security+ certification, then use it as a springboard to more difficult certifications. Start by acing exam SY0-301 with the help of this practical review guide!

Learn the ins and outs of the IT security field and efficiently prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-601 with one easy-to-follow resource CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-601, Fifth Edition helps you to efficiently review for the leading IT security certification—CompTIA Security+ SY0-601. Accomplished author and security expert James Michael Stewart covers each domain in a straightforward and practical way, ensuring that you grasp and understand the objectives as quickly as possible. Whether you’re refreshing your knowledge or doing a last-minute review right before taking the exam, this guide includes access to a companion online test bank that offers hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and glossary terms. Covering all five domains tested by Exam SY0-601, this guide reviews: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Architecture and Design Implementation Operations and Incident Response Governance, Risk, and Compliance This newly updated Fifth Edition of CompTIA Security+ Review Guide: Exam SY0-601 is not just perfect for anyone hoping to take the SY0-601 Exam, but it is also an excellent resource for those wondering about entering the IT security field.

Learn the key objectives and most crucial concepts covered by the Security+ Exam SY0-601 with this comprehensive and practical Deluxe Study Guide Covers 100% of exam objectives including threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; cryptography and PKI, and much more... Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools with: 4 custom practice exams 100 Electronic Flashcards Searchable key term glossary Plus 33 Online Security+ Practice Lab Modules Expert Security+ SY0-601 exam preparation--Now with 33 Online Lab Modules The Fifth edition of CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide offers invaluable preparation for Exam SY0-601. Written by expert authors, Mike Chapple and David Seidl, the book covers 100% of the exam objectives with clear and concise explanations. Discover how to handle threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools and technologies, while gaining and understanding the role of architecture and design. Spanning topics from everyday tasks like identity and access management to complex subjects such as risk management and cryptography, this study guide helps you consolidate your knowledge base in preparation for the Security+ exam. Illustrative examples show how these processes play out in real-world scenarios, allowing you to immediately translate essential concepts to on-the-job application. Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Architecture and Design Implementation Operations and Incident Response Governance, Risk, and Compliance Interactive learning environment Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to: Interactive test bank with 4 bonus exams. Practice questions help you identify areas where further review is needed. 100 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam. Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared. ABOUT THE PRACTICE LABS SECURITY+ LABS So you can practice with hands-on learning in a real environment, Sybex has bundled Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-601 Labs with 33 unique lab modules to practice your skills. If you are unable to register your lab PIN code, please contact Wiley customer support for a replacement PIN code.