This thoroughly updated IT security textbook covers every topic on CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-501
Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the latest CompTIA Security+ certification exam objectives. Written by a team of leading security academics, this full-color textbook teaches essential computer and network security skills, including communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more.
Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) is presented in an engaging style and features full-color illustrations. Each chapter includes Learning Objectives, Real-world examples, "Try This!" and "Cross Check" exercises, Tech Tips, Notes, Warnings, Exam Tips, and end-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects. The book also comes with a complete electronic practice exam that mirrors the actual CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
• CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC)
• Supplemented by Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, Fifth Edition, available separately
• 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
• Electronic content includes test engine with full-length practice exam and a secured book PDF
• Written by a team of IT security experts and edited by (ISC)2 vice chairperson Corey D. Schou
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction and Security Trends
Chapter 2: General Security Concepts
Chapter 3: Operational and Organizational Security
Chapter 4: The Role of People in Security
Chapter 5: Cryptography
Chapter 6: Applied Cryptography
Chapter 7: Public Key Infrastructure
Chapter 8: Physical Security
Chapter 9: Network Fundamentals
Chapter 10: Infrastructure Security
Chapter 11: Authentication and Remote Access
Chapter 12: Wireless Security and Mobile Devices
Chapter 13: Intrusion Detection Systems and Network Security
Chapter 14: System Hardening and Baselines
Chapter 15: Types of Attacks and Malicious Software
Chapter 16: E-mail and Instant Messaging
Chapter 17: Web Components
Chapter 18: Secure Software Development
Chapter 19: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, and Organizational Policies
Chapter 20: Risk Management
Chapter 21: Change Management
Chapter 22: Incident Response
Chapter 23: Computer Forensics
Chapter 24: Legal Issues and Ethics
Chapter 25: Privacy
Appendix A: CompTIA Security+ Exam Objecitves: SYO-501
Appendix B: About the CD
Glossary
About the Author :
Wm. Arthur Conklin (Houston, TX), Ph.D., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CSSLP, is an assistant professor in the Information and Logistics Technology Department at the University of Houston.
Gregory White (San Antonio, TX), Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
