Principles Of Computer Security Comptia Security And Beyond

Written by leading information security educators, this fully revised, full-color computer security textbook covers CompTIA’s fastest-growing credential, CompTIA Security+. Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition is a student-tested, introductory computer security textbook that provides comprehensive coverage of computer and network security fundamentals in an engaging and dynamic full-color design. In addition to teaching key computer security concepts, the textbook also fully prepares you for CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-401 with 100% coverage of all exam objectives. Each chapter begins with a list of topics to be covered and features sidebar exam and tech tips, a chapter summary, and an end-of-chapter assessment section that includes key term, multiple choice, and essay quizzes as well as lab projects. Electronic content includes CompTIA Security+ practice exam questions and a PDF copy of the book. Key features: CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC) Electronic content features two simulated practice exams in the Total Tester exam engine and a PDF eBook Supplemented by Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fourth Edition, available separately White and Conklin are two of the most well-respected computer security educators in higher education Instructor resource materials for adopting instructors include: Instructor Manual, PowerPoint slides featuring artwork from the book, and a test bank of questions for use as quizzes or exams Answers to the end of chapter sections are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors Learn how to: Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs) Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs) Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security Explore secure software development requirements Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures Handle computer forensics and incident response Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

Fully updated computer security essentials—mapped to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam Save 10% on any CompTIA exam voucher! Coupon code inside. Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook covers how to secure hardware, systems, and software. It addresses new threats and cloud environments, and provides additional coverage of governance, risk, compliance, and much more. Written by a team of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+TM and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) will help you become a CompTIA-certified computer security expert while also preparing you for a successful career. Find out how to: Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs) Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs) Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security Explore secure software development requirements Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures Handle computer forensics and incident response Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues Online content features: Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam objective Each chapter includes: Learning objectives Real-world examples Try This! and Cross Check exercises Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings Exam Tips End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

Practice the Skills Essential for a Successful Career in Cybersecurity! This hands-on guide contains more than 90 labs that challenge you to solve real-world problems and help you to master key cybersecurity concepts. Clear, measurable lab results map to exam objectives, offering direct correlation to Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+TM and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601). For each lab, you will get a complete materials list, step-by-step instructions and scenarios that require you to think critically. Each chapter concludes with Lab Analysis questions and a Key Term quiz. Beyond helping you prepare for the challenging exam, this book teaches and reinforces the hands-on, real-world skills that employers are looking for. In this lab manual, you’ll gain knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux systems administration and security Reconnaissance, social engineering, phishing Encryption, hashing OpenPGP, DNSSEC, TLS, SSH Hacking into systems, routers, and switches Routing and switching Port security, ACLs Password cracking Cracking WPA2, deauthentication attacks, intercepting wireless traffic Snort IDS Active Directory, file servers, GPOs Malware reverse engineering Port scanning Packet sniffing, packet crafting, packet spoofing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Microsoft Azure, AWS SQL injection attacks Fileless malware with PowerShell Hacking with Metasploit and Armitage Computer forensics Shodan Google hacking Policies, ethics, and much more

Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed! 40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary Labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines In this Lab Manual, you'll practice Configuring workstation network connectivity Analyzing network communication Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec Preparing for and detecting attacks Backing up and restoring data Handling digital forensics and incident response Instructor resources available: This lab manual supplements the textbook Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition, which is available separately Virtual machine files Solutions to the labs are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed! 40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary Labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines In this Lab Manual, you'll practice Configuring workstation network connectivity Analyzing network communication Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec Preparing for and detecting attacks Backing up and restoring data Handling digital forensics and incident response Instructor resources available: This lab manual supplements the textbook Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition, which is available separately Virtual machine files Solutions to the labs are not included in the book and are only available to adopting instructors