Principles of Computer Security: Comptia Security+ and Beyond, Fifth Edition Hardback -

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Fully updated computer security essentials--quality approved by CompTIA

Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-501. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written by a pair of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+(R) and Beyond, Fifth Edition (Exam SY0-501) will help you pass the exam and become a CompTIA certified computer security expert.

Find out how to:

-Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security

-Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)

-Secure remote access, wireless networks, and virtual private networks (VPNs)

-Authenticate users and lock down mobile devices

-Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications

-Prevent network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing

-Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits

-Manage e-mail, instant messaging, and web security

-Explore secure software development requirements

-Implement disaster recovery and business continuity measures

-Handle computer forensics and incident response

-Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

The CD-ROM features:

-Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter or exam objective

-PDF copy of the book

Each chapter includes:

-Learning objectives

-Real-world examples

-Try This! and Cross Check exercises

-Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings

-Exam Tips

-End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects