CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Pearson uCertify Course Student Access Card

by Dave Prowse

CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Authorized Cert Guide, Academic Edition is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling author and expert instructor David L. Prowse shares 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 organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Chapter-ending review activities help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Practice exam questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter sets you on the path to passing the exam. The companion DVD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The DVD also includes video solutions and interactive exercises for the Case Studies in the book.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this authorized study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The authorized study guide helps you master all the topics on the Security+ exam, including

Core computer system security

OS hardening and virtualization

Application security

Network design elements

Networking ports, protocols, and threats

Perimeter security

Network media and devices security

Physical security and authentication models

Access control

Vulnerability and risk assessment

Monitoring and auditing

Cryptography, including PKI

Redundancy and disaster recovery

Policies and procedures

1283 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 2014

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. Got me prepared for the exam.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

It contained everything I needed to pass the Security+ certification test. The author has the subjects laid out logically and does a good job presenting everything that's needed. I was still given some questions that I wasn't expecting, but only a couple and I think it would be impossible to make a book that covered absolutely every detail. It was enough to help me pass with a 854 out of 900 (although that was with 5 years IT experience as well: I wouldn't recommend anyone take the test without having been involved in computer security and IT topics for a few years for background).

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped me prepare for and pass the Security+ exam

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook..workout quite well...