CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CAS-003 Cert Guide focuses specifically on the objectives for CompTIA’s CASP CAS-003 exam. Expert security certification training experts Robin Abernathy and Troy McMillan share 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 organised 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.
Table of Contents:
- Part 1: Risk Management
- Chapter 1: Business and Industry Influences and Associated Security Risks
- Chapter 2: Security, Privacy Policies, and Procedures
- Chapter 3: Risk Mitigation Strategies and Controls
- Chapter 4: Risk Metric Scenarios to Secure the Enterprise
- Part 2: Enterprise Security Architecture
- Chapter 5: Network and Security Components, Concepts, and Architectures
- Chapter 6: Security Controls for Host Devices
- Chapter 7: Security Controls for Mobile and Small Form Factor Devices
- Chapter 8: Software Vulnerability Security Controls
- Part 3: Enterprise Security Operations
- Chapter 9: Security Assessments
- Chapter 10: Select the Appropriate Security Assessment Tool
- Chapter 11: Incident Response and Recovery
- Part 4: Technical Integration of Enterprise Security
- Chapter 12: Host, Storage, Network, and Application Integration
- Chapter 13: Cloud and Virtualization Technology Integration
- Chapter 14: Authentication and Authorization Technology Integration
- Chapter 15: Cryptographic Technologies
- Chapter 16: Communications and Collaboration Solutions
- Part 5: Research, Development, and Collaboration
- Chapter 17: Researching Industry Trends and Their Impact
- Chapter 18: Security Activities Across the Technology Life Cycle
- Chapter 19: Interaction Across Diverse Business Units
About the Author :
Robin Abernathy, CASP, is a product developer and technical editor for Kaplan IT training. She has developed and reviewed certification preparation materials in a variety of product lines, including Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, ITIL, (ISC)2, and PMI, and holds multiple certifications from these vendors. Her work with Kaplan IT Training includes practice tests and study guides for the Transcender brands.
Robin most recently co-authored Pearson’s CISSP Cert Guide with Troy McMillan and Sari Green and authored Pearson’s Project+ Cert Guide. She provides training on computer hardware, software, networking, security, and project management. Robin also presents at technical conferences and hosts webinars on IT certification topics. More recently, Robin has recorded videos for CyberVista’s IT certification training courses.
Troy McMillan, CASP, is a product developer and technical editor for Kaplan IT Training as well as a full-time trainer. He became a professional trainer more than 15 years ago, teaching Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and wireless classes. His recent work includes:
- Contributing subject matter expert for CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification Exam Preparation Guide (Kaplan)
- Prep test question writer for Network+ Study Guide (Sybex)
- Technical editor for Windows 7 Study Guide (Sybex)
- Contributing author for CCNA-Wireless Study Guide (Sybex)
- Technical editor for CCNA Study Guide, Revision 7 (Sybex)
- Author of VCP VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 Review Guide: Exam VCP-410 and associated instructional materials (Sybex)
- Author of Cisco Essentials (Sybex)
- Co-author of CISSP Cert Guide (Pearson)
- Prep test question writer for CCNA Wireless 640-722 (Cisco Press)
He also has appeared in the following training videos for OnCourse Learning: Security+; Network+; Microsoft 70-410, 411, and 412 exam prep; ICND 1; ICND 2; and Cloud+.
He now creates certification practice tests and study guides for the Transcender brands. Troy lives in both Sugarloaf Key, Florida, and Pfafftown, North Carolina, with his wife, Heike.
