Comptia Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition (Exam Sy0-501)

✍ Scribed by Clarke, Glen E

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education LLC
• Year: 2017;2018
• Tongue: English
• Edition: Third edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This fully updated, exam-focused study aid covers everything you need to know and shows you how to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam

Thoroughly revised to cover every objective on the latest version of the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-501), this powerful self-study resource offers more than 400 questions that accurately mirror those on the actual test. Authored by training and certification expert, Glen Clarke, the book provides in-depth explanations for both correct and incorrect answer choices.

CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition, offers three complete practice exams--one pre-assessment test and two final exams--intended to measure progress and prepare for the live test. Within the customizable test engine, questions may be organized by chapter and exam domain, allowing readers to focus on specific topics and tailor a highly effective course of study.

- Provides 100% coverage of all objectives on the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-501)
- Includes coverage of performance-based questions
- Electronic content includes training videos from the author, all 50 exercises from the book in a Lab Book PDF, a pre-assessment exam, 2 complete practice exams, Glossary, and a secured book PDF

✦ Table of Contents

Cover --
Title Page --
Copyright Page --
Dedication --
About the Author --
Contents at a Glance --
Contents --
Preface --
Acknowledgments --
Introduction --
Exam Readiness Checklist --
1 Networking Basics and Terminology --
Understanding Network Devices and Cabling --
Looking at Network Devices --
Understanding Network Cabling --
Exercise 1-1: Reviewing Networking Components --
Understanding TCP/IP --
Reviewing IP Addressing --
Exercise 1-2: Understanding Valid Addresses --
Understanding TCP/IP Protocols --
Exercise 1-3: Viewing Protocol Information with Network Monitor 3 Security Policies and Standards --
Introduction to Security Policies --
Structure of a Policy --
Identifying Types of Policies --
Understanding Regulations and Standards --
General Security Policies --
Policies Affecting Users --
Policies Affecting Personnel Management --
Policies Affecting Administrators --
Exercise 3-1: Reviewing a Security Policy --
Policies Affecting Management --
Other Popular Policies --
Human Resources Policies --
Hiring Policy --
Termination Policy --
Mandatory Vacations --
Security-Related HR Policies --
Exercise 3-2: Creating a Security Policy