CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601 8th Edition by Mike Chapple, ISBN-13: 978-1119736257

CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601 8th Edition by Mike Chapple, ISBN-13: 978-1119736257

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• Publisher: ‎ Sybex; 8th edition (January 27, 2021)
• Language: ‎ English
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1119736250
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1119736257

Learn the key objectives and most crucial concepts covered by the Security+ Exam SY0-601 with this comprehensive and practical study guide! An online test bank offers 650 practice questions and flashcards!

The Eighth Edition of the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide Exam SY0-601 efficiently and comprehensively prepares you for the SY0-601 Exam. Accomplished authors and security experts Mike Chapple and David Seidl walk you through the fundamentals of crucial security topics, including the five domains covered by the SY0-601 Exam:

• Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
• Architecture and Design
• Implementation
• Operations and Incident Response
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance

The CompTIA Security+ exam has long been considered the first career step for security professionals. With the most recent upgrade of the exam, the venerable CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-601, Eighth Edition, has been fully updated to assure that you have the knowledge and skills to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Fully covering all five exam domains, this book also can give you access to the exclusive Sybex online learning environment with two practice tests, electronic flashcards, and more.

The book is written in a practical and straightforward manner, ensuring you can easily learn and retain the material. Perfect for everyone planning to take the SY0-601 Exam―as well as those who hope to secure a high-level certification like the CASP+, CISSP, or CISA―the study guide also belongs on the bookshelves of everyone who has ever wondered if the field of IT security is right for them. It’s a must-have reference!

Table of Contents:

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Technical Editor
Introduction
The Security+ Exam
What Does This Book Cover?
Exam SY0-601 Exam Objectives
SY0-601 Certification Exam Objective Map
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Chapter 1: Today’s Security Professional
Cybersecurity Objectives
Data Breach Risks
Implementing Security Controls
Data Protection
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Exploring Cybersecurity Threats
Threat Data and Intelligence
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 3: Malicious Code
Malware
Malicious Code
Adversarial Artificial Intelligence
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 4: Social Engineering, Physical, and Password Attacks
Social Engineering
Password Attacks
Physical Attacks
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 5: Security Assessment and Testing
Vulnerability Management
Security Vulnerabilities
Penetration Testing
Training and Exercises
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 6: Secure Coding
Software Assurance Best Practices
Designing and Coding for Security
Software Security Testing
Injection Vulnerabilities
Exploiting Authentication Vulnerabilities
Exploiting Authorization Vulnerabilities
Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
Application Security Controls
Secure Coding Practices
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 7: Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure
An Overview of Cryptography
Goals of Cryptography
Cryptographic Concepts
Modern Cryptography
Symmetric Cryptography
Asymmetric Cryptography
Hash Functions
Digital Signatures
Public Key Infrastructure
Asymmetric Key Management
Cryptographic Attacks
Emerging Issues in Cryptography
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 8: Identity and Access Management
Identity
Authentication and Authorization
Authentication Methods
Accounts
Access Control Schemes
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 9: Resilience and Physical Security
Building Cybersecurity Resilience
Response and Recovery Controls
Physical Security Controls
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 10: Cloud and Virtualization Security
Exploring the Cloud
Virtualization
Cloud Infrastructure Components
Cloud Security Issues
Cloud Security Controls
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 11: Endpoint Security
Protecting Endpoints
Service Hardening
Operating System Hardening
Securing Embedded and Specialized Systems
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 12: Network Security
Designing Secure Networks
Secure Protocols
Attacking and Assessing Networks
Network Reconnaissance and Discovery Tools and Techniques
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 13: Wireless and Mobile Security
Building Secure Wireless Networks
Managing Secure Mobile Devices
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 14: Incident Response
Incident Response
Incident Response Data and Tools
Mitigation and Recovery
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 15: Digital Forensics
Digital Forensic Concepts
Conducting Digital Forensics
Reporting
Digital Forensics and Intelligence
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 16: Security Policies, Standards, and Compliance
Understanding Policy Documents
Personnel Management
Third-Party Risk Management
Complying with Laws and Regulations
Adopting Standard Frameworks
Security Control Verification and Quality Control
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Chapter 17: Risk Management and Privacy
Analyzing Risk
Managing Risk
Risk Analysis
Disaster Recovery Planning
Privacy
Summary
Exam Essentials
Review Questions
Answers to Review Questions
Chapter 1: Today’s Security Professional
Chapter 2: Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Chapter 3: Malicious Code
Chapter 4: Social Engineering, Physical, and Password Attacks
Chapter 5: Security Assessment and Testing
Chapter 6: Secure Coding
Chapter 7: Cryptography and the Public Key Infrastructure
Chapter 8: Identity and Access Management
Chapter 9: Resilience and Physical Security
Chapter 10: Cloud and Virtualization Security
Chapter 11: Endpoint Security
Chapter 12: Network Security
Chapter 13: Wireless and Mobile Security
Chapter 14: Incident Response
Chapter 15: Digital Forensics
Chapter 16: Security Policies, Standards, and Compliance
Chapter 17: Risk Management and Privacy
Index
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Mike Chapple, PhD, Security+, CySA+, CISSP, is Teaching Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations at the University of Notre Dame. He’s a cybersecurity professional and educator with over 20 years of experience. Mike provides cybersecurity certification resources at his website, CertMike.com.

David Seidl, Security+, CySA+, CISSP, PenTest+, is Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Miami University. David co-led Notre Dame’s move to the cloud and has written multiple cybersecurity certification books.

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