Acing the Security+ Certification Exam

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Features

• CompTIA Certification Objectives—Follows the CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives

• Security+ Exam voucher—Textbook includes a 30% discount test voucher to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam at any VUE center.

• Exam Gear test simulation software—Includes over 400 practice questions.

• Thorough coverage of security for Windows, Linux, and NetWare—Covers user management and security, encryption and authentication, network infrastructure security, remote access security, wireless security, directory and file security, application security, windows group policeies and security templates, attacks and intrusion detection, and disaster recovery and business continuity.

• Over 400 end-of-chapter questions, loads of hands-on exercises, and examples/case scenarios.

Description

This easy-to-understand book provides readers with the complete knowledge to easily pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. By knowing how to make their networks more secure, readers will also become better administrators. Knowledge of PCs and network operating systems is a prerequisite. The text discusses how to secure the network from unauthorized access through the use of routers and firewalls; how to secure major network operating systems including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Novell NetWare; how to secure major network applications and services; and the plans, procedures, policies, and training needed to keep networks secure.

• Real-world examples motivate interest.
• Built-in, hands-on exercises provide accessible, easy-to-grasp presentation.
• End-of-section questions and interactive practice exams prepare users to take the Security+ certification exam.
• The ReviewMaster Tutorial CD provides practice test questions that simulate the actual certification test.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

 1.COMPTIA and the Security+ Exam.


 2.Introduction to Security.


 3.The OSI Model and Protocol Overview.


 4.User Management and Security.


 5.Encryption and Authentication.


 6.Network Infrastructure Security.


 7.Remote Access Security.


 8.Wireless Security.


 9.Directory and File Security.


10. Application Security.


11. Windows Group Policies and Security Templates.


12. Attacks and Intrusion Detection.


13. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

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