CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide Premium Edition and Practice Test, 5th Edition

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• Copyright 2022
• Pages: 1216
• Edition: 5th

• Premium Edition eBook
• ISBN-10: 0-13-677023-1
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-677023-7

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam success with this CompTIA approved Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning and a CompTIA Authorized Platinum Partner.

• Master CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. This book 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. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending chapter review activities help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.


 The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment software 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.


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

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Table of Contents

Part I Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
Chapter 1 Comparing and contrasting different types of social engineering techniques Chapter 2 Analyzing potential indicators to determine the type of attack Chapter 3 Analyzing potential indicators associated with application attacks Chapter 4 Analyzing potential indicators associated with network attacks Chapter 5 Understanding different threat actors, vectors, and intelligence sources Chapter 6 Understanding the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities Chapter 7 Summarizing the techniques used in security assessments Chapter 8 Understanding the techniques used in penetration testing Part II Architecture and Design
Chapter 9 Understanding the importance of security concepts in an enterprise environment Chapter 10 Summarizing virtualization and cloud computing concepts Chapter 11 Summarizing secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts Chapter 12 Summarizing authentication and authorization design concepts Chapter 13 Implementing cybersecurity resilience Chapter 14 Understanding the security implications of embedded and specialized systems Chapter 15 Understanding the importance of physical security controls Chapter 16 Summarizing the basics of cryptographic concepts Part III Implementation
Chapter 17 Implementing secure protocols
Chapter 18 Implementing host or application security solutions Chapter 19 Implementing secure network designs Chapter 20 Installing and configuring wireless security settings Chapter 21 Implementing secure mobile solutions Chapter 22 Applying cybersecurity solutions to the cloud Chapter 23 Implementing identity and account management controls Chapter 24 Implementing authentication and authorization solutions Chapter 25 Implementing public key infrastructure Part IV Operations and Incident Response

Chapter 26 Using the appropriate tool to assess organizational security Chapter 27 Summarizing the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response Chapter 28 Using appropriate data sources to support an investigation Chapter 29 Applying mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment Chapter 30 Understanding the key aspects of digital forensics Part V: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Chapter 31 Comparing and contrasting various types of controls Chapter 32 Understanding the importance of applicable regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact organizational security posture Chapter 33 Understanding the importance of policies to organizational security Chapter 34 Summarizing risk management processes and concepts Chapter 35 Understanding privacy and sensitive data concepts in relation to security Chapter 36 Final Preparation

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