Principles of Computer Security Comptia Security+ and Beyond

by William Arthur Conklin, Gregory B. White

Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security CareerLearn the fundamentals of computer and information security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. This up-to-date, full-color guide discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written and edited by leaders in the field, "Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Third Edition" will help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-301 and become an IT security expert.

Find out how to: Ensure operational, organizational, and physical securityUse cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs)Harden network devices, operating systems, and applicationsDefend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessingCombat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, time bombs, and rootkitsManage e-mail, instant messaging, and web securityUnderstand secure software development requirementsEnable disaster recovery and business continuityImplement risk, change, and privilege management measuresHandle computer forensics and incident responseUnderstand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

The CD-ROM features: Two full practice examsPDF copy of the book

Each chapter includes: Learning objectivesPhotographs and illustrationsReal-world examplesTry This! and Cross Check exercisesKey terms highlightedTech Tips, Notes, and WarningsExam TipsEnd-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects

752 pages, ebook

First published November 28, 2011