100% coverage of the latest CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives ensures you study what you need to pass

Unlocks access to an interactive online platform featuring over 500 practice test questions, 100 flashcards, and 200 key acronyms to enhance your Security+ exam preparation

Key Features:

- Gain certified security knowledge from Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer

- Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity and gain hands-on skills for a successful career

- Assess your CompTIA Security+ exam readiness with 3 mock exams to pass confidently on your first try

- Benefit from an exclusive 12% Security+ exam discount voucher included with this book

Book Description:

Building on the success of its international bestselling predecessor, this third edition of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide serves as your one-stop resource for Security+ exam preparation. Written by cybersecurity expert Ian Neil, this comprehensive guide helps you unlock the intricacies of cybersecurity and understand the technology behind the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, ensuring you approach the exam with confidence and pass on your first attempt.

By exploring security in detail, this book introduces essential principles, controls, and best practices. The chapters are meticulously designed to provide 100% coverage of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives, ensuring you have the most up-to-date and relevant study material. By mastering cybersecurity fundamentals, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and mitigate threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard enterprise infrastructure. Additionally, the book grants lifetime access to web-based exam prep tools, including 3 full-length mock exams, flashcards, acronyms, along with a 12% Security+ exam discount voucher.

Whether you aim to excel the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, advance your career in cybersecurity, or enhance your existing knowledge, this book will transform you into a cybersecurity expert.

What You Will Learn:

- Differentiate between various security control types

- Apply mitigation techniques for enterprise security

- Evaluate security implications of architecture models

- Protect data by leveraging strategies and concepts

- Implement resilience and recovery in security

- Automate and orchestrate for running secure operations

- Execute processes for third-party risk assessment and management

- Conduct various audits and assessments with specific purposes

Who this book is for:

Whether you have an IT background or not, if you aspire to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam or pursue a career in certified security, this book will help you achieve your goals. It is also a valuable companion for the US government and US Department of Defense personnel looking to achieve security certification. It serves as an excellent reference material for college students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity.

Table of Contents

- Compare and Contrast Various Types of Security Controls

- Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

- Explain the Importance of Change Management Processes and the Impact to Security

- Explain the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions

- Compare and Contrast Common Threat Actors and Motivations

- Explain Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces

- Explain Various Types of Vulnerabilities

- Given a Scenario, Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

- Explain the Purpose of Mitigation Techniques Used to Secure the Enterprise

- Compare and Contrast Security Implications of Different Architecture Models

(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)

Efficiently prepare for both CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams with a variety of exam-oriented practice questions to ensure that your knowledge is tested thoroughly

Key Features:

• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of each exam domain with in-depth practice
• Enhance your problem-solving skills by working with real-world scenarios
• Assess your exam readiness with mock exams for both Core 1 and Core 2
• Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including practice questions, flashcards, and exam tips

Book Description:

The CompTIA A+ exam is not only a valuable foundational certification, but also the key to unlocking a world of exciting career possibilities in the ever-dynamic IT landscape. This book combines the best-in-class practice tests for the exam, offering a substantial volume of exam-oriented practice material and mirroring the A+ exam's level of difficulty to ensure that you are not just prepared, but brimming with confidence when you sit for the A+ exam.

The book begins with Core 1, delving into mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization, cloud computing, and troubleshooting. The chapters help you consolidate foundational knowledge essential for supporting computer software and hardware. As you progress to Core 2, you'll review the knowledge you need to support common operating systems and software installations. This book grants you lifelong access to valuable supplementary resources available on an online platform, which include A+ flashcards and invaluable exam insights. With unlimited website access, you'll have the freedom to practice as often as you wish, optimizing your readiness for the exam.

By the end of this book, you'll be fully prepared to confidently take both the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams.

What You Will Learn:

• Expertly diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues
• Navigate Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and more with confidence
• Secure wireless networks and protect against threats
• Troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
• Skillfully use Microsoft command-line tools
• Implement workstation backup and recovery methods
• Utilize remote access technologies with ease
• Assess your proficiency in communication techniques and professional conduct

Who this book is for:

Whether you're a student or a professional, if you're on a mission to ace the CompTIA A+ exam, this book is for you. This book isn't meant for teaching theory; instead, it will evaluate your retention of studied information and your exam readiness.

This is a practical certification guide covering all the exam topics in an easy-to-follow manner backed with mock tests and self-assesment scenarios for better preparation.

Key Features:

• Learn cryptography and various cryptography algorithms for real-world implementations
• Discover security policies, plans, and procedures to protect your security infrastructure
• Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) trainer

Book Description:

CompTIA Security+ is a worldwide certification that establishes the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide is a best-in-class exam study guide that covers all of CompTIA Security+ 501 exam objectives. It is authored by Ian Neil, who is a world-class trainer of CompTIA Security+ 501. Packed with self-assessment scenarios and realistic exam questions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to succeed in the exam the first time you take it.

Using relevant examples, you will learn all the important security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management concepts. You will then dive into the important domains of the exam; namely, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, and cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

This book comes with over 600 practice questions with detailed explanation that is at the exam level and also includes two mock exams to help you with your study plan. This guide will ensure that encryption and certificates are made easy for you.

What You Will Learn:

• Get to grips with security fundamentals from Certificates and Encryption to Identity and Access Management
• Secure devices and applications that are used by your company
• Identify the different types of malware and virus and take appropriate actions to protect against them
• Protect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacks
• Implement PKI concepts
• Learn about secure coding techniques, quality control, and testing
• Troubleshoot common security issues

Who this book is for:

This book is designed for anyone who is seeking to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. It is a stepping stone for anyone who wants to become a security professional or move into cyber security. This certification guide assumes no prior knowledge of the product.

Test the knowledge you've gained while preparing for the exam through a wide variety of exam-oriented questions from each of the five exam domains

Key Features:

• Consolidate your knowledge of all the essential CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam topics and key definitions
• Get a realistic feel for the test by taking a mock exam
• Gain a solid understanding of computer hardware to effectively solve a scenario

Book Description:

CompTIA A+ certification is a trusted credential that's highly sought after by professionals looking to prove their mettle in today's digital world. This book will provide you with exam-oriented practice material mirroring the A+ exam's level of difficulty to prepare you for every challenge that the exam might throw at you.

This book is a compilation of hundreds of carefully curated practice questions on each domain, including mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, as well as hardware and network troubleshooting. The realistic tests are designed in a way to help you accelerate your preparation to achieve the industry-celebrated A+ certification.

By the end of this practice book, you'll be well-prepared to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam with confidence.

What You Will Learn:

• Install and configure laptop hardware and components
• Compare and contrast common networking hardware and protocols for wireless networking
• Select and install storage devices
• Deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
• Troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
• Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization and cloud computing concepts

Who this book is for:

This practice test book is for students and working professionals looking to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam who have already completed studying for this exam. The purpose of this book is not to teach you theory, but to check if you've retained the information that you've studied and if you're ready to pass the exam.

Learn from Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainers in the world, and enhance your analytical skills to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam

Key Features:

• Become a pro at answering questions from all six of the domains of the SY0-501 exam
• Learn about cryptography algorithms, security policies, and their real-world implementations
• Solve practice tests that complement the official CompTIA Security+ certification exam

Book Description:

CompTIA Security+ is a core security certification that will validate your baseline skills for a career in cybersecurity. Passing this exam will not only help you identify security incidents but will also equip you to resolve them efficiently. This book builds on the popular CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, which mirrors the SY0-501 exam pattern.

This practice test-based guide covers all six domains of the Security+ SY0-501 exam: threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; cryptography and PKI; and risk management. You'll take six mock tests designed as per the official Security+ certification exam pattern, each covering significant aspects from an examination point of view. For each domain, the book provides a dedicated cheat sheet that includes important concepts covered in the test. You can even time your tests to simulate the actual exam. These tests will help you identify gaps in your knowledge and discover answers to tricky exam questions.

By the end of this book, you'll have developed and enhanced the skills necessary to pass the official CompTIA Security+ exam.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand how prepared you are for the CompTIA Security+ certification
• Identify different types of security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
• Explore identity and access management in an enterprise environment
• Protect your business tools and platforms from cyberattacks
• Create and maintain a secure network
• Understand how you can protect your data
• Discover encryption techniques required to protect against various cyber threat scenarios

Who this book is for:

If you are a security administrator, a system or network administrator, or anyone who wants to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam, this book is for you. This book is an ideal resource for students who want a career or degree in cybersecurity or are studying for the CISSP certification exam.

Learn IT security essentials and prepare for the Security+ exam with this CompTIA exam guide, complete with additional online resources-including flashcards, PBQs, and mock exams-at securityplus.training

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.

Key Features:

• Written by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainers
• Test your knowledge of cybersecurity jargon and acronyms with realistic exam questions
• Learn about cryptography, encryption, and security policies to deliver a robust infrastructure

Book Description:

The CompTIA Security+ certification validates the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue a career in IT security. Authored by Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer, this book is a best-in-class study guide that fully covers the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam objectives.

Complete with chapter review questions, realistic mock exams, and worked solutions, this guide will help you master the core concepts to pass the exam the first time you take it. With the help of relevant examples, you'll learn fundamental security concepts from certificates and encryption to identity and access management (IAM). As you progress, you'll delve into the important domains of the exam, including cloud security, threats, attacks and vulnerabilities, technologies and tools, architecture and design, risk management, cryptography, and public key infrastructure (PKI).

You can access extra practice materials, including flashcards, performance-based questions, practical labs, mock exams, key terms glossary, and exam tips on the author's website at securityplus.training.

By the end of this Security+ book, you'll have gained the knowledge and understanding to take the CompTIA exam with confidence.

What You Will Learn:

Master cybersecurity fundamentals, from the CIA triad through to IAM

Explore cloud security and techniques used in penetration testing

Use different authentication methods and troubleshoot security issues

Secure the devices and applications used by your company

Identify and protect against various types of malware and viruses

Protect yourself against social engineering and advanced attacks

Understand and implement PKI concepts

Delve into secure application development, deployment, and automation

Who this book is for:

If you want to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam, even if you are not from an IT background, this book is for you. You'll also find this guide useful if you want to become a qualified security professional. This CompTIA book is also ideal for US Government and US Department of Defense personnel seeking cybersecurity certification.