100% coverage of the latest CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives ensures you study what you need to pass Unlocks access to an interactive online platform featuring over 500 practice test questions, 100 flashcards, and 200 key acronyms to enhance your Security+ exam preparation Key Features Gain certified security knowledge from Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity and gain hands-on skills for a successful career Assess your CompTIA Security+ exam readiness with 3 mock exams to pass confidently on your first try Benefit from an exclusive 12% Security+ exam discount voucher included with this book Book DescriptionBuilding on the success of its international bestselling predecessor, this third edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide serves as your one-stop resource for Security+ exam preparation. Written by cybersecurity expert Ian Neil, this comprehensive guide helps you unlock the intricacies of cybersecurity and understand the technology behind the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, ensuring you approach the exam with confidence and pass on your first attempt. By exploring security in detail, this book introduces essential principles, controls, and best practices. The chapters are meticulously designed to provide 100% coverage of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives, ensuring you have the most up-to-date and relevant study material. By mastering cybersecurity fundamentals, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard enterprise infrastructure. Additionally, the book grants lifetime access to web-based exam prep tools, including 3 full-length mock exams, flashcards, acronyms, along with a 12% Security+ exam discount voucher. Whether you aim to excel the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, advance your career in cybersecurity, or enhance your existing knowledge, this book will transform you into a cybersecurity expert.What you will learn Differentiate between various security control types Apply mitigation techniques for enterprise security Evaluate security implications of architecture models Protect data by leveraging strategies and concepts Implement resilience and recovery in security Automate and orchestrate for running secure operations Execute processes for third-party risk assessment and management Conduct various audits and assessments with specific purposes Who this book is forWhether you have an IT background or not, if you aspire to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam or pursue a career in certified security, this book will help you achieve your goals. It is also a valuable companion for the US government and US Department of Defense personnel looking to achieve security certification. It serves as an excellent reference material for college students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity.
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Table of Contents
  1. Compare and Contrast Various Types of Security Controls
  2. Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
  3. Explain the Importance of Change Management Processes and the Impact on Security
  4. Explain the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions
  5. Compare and Contrast Common Threat Actors and Motivations
  6. Explain Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces
  7. Explain Various Types of Vulnerabilities
  8. Given a Scenario, Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
  9. Explain the Purpose of Mitigation Techniques Used to Secure the Enterprise
  10. Compare and Contrast Security Implications of Different Architecture Models
  11. Given a Scenario, Apply Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure
  12. Compare and Contrast Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data
  13. Explain the Importance of Resilience and Recovery in Security Architecture
  14. Given a Scenario, Apply Common Security Techniques to Computing Resources
  15. Explain the Security Implications of Proper Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management
  16. Explain Various Activities Associated with Vulnerability Management
  17. Explain Security Alerting and Monitoring Concepts and Tools
  18. Given a Scenario, Modify Enterprise Capabilities to Enhance Security
  19. Given a Scenario, Implement and Maintain Identity and Access Management
  20. Explain the Importance of Automation and Orchestration Related to Secure Operations
  21. Explain Appropriate Incident Response Activities
  22. Given a Scenario, Use Data Sources to Support an Investigation
  23. Summarize Elements of Effective Security Governance
  24. Explain Elements of the Risk Management Process
  25. Explain the Processes Associated with Third-Party Risk Assessment and Management
  26. Summarize Elements of Effective Security Compliance
  27. Explain Types and Purposes of Audits and Assessments
  28. Given a Scenario, Implement Security Awareness Practices
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781835461532
Publisert
2024-01-19
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Packt Publishing Limited
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
634

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Biografisk notat

Ian Neil is one of the world's top trainers of Security+. He is able to break down information into manageable chunks so that people with no background knowledge can gain the skills required to become certified. He has recently worked for the US Army in Europe and designed a Security+ course that catered to people from all backgrounds (not just IT professionals), with an extremely successful pass rate. He is an MCT, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, and RESILIA practitioner that has worked with high-end training providers over the past 23 years and was one of the first technical trainers to train Microsoft internal staff when they opened their Bucharest Office in 2006.