Essential Skills for a Successful IT Security Career

Learn the fundamentals of computer and information security while getting complete coverage of all the objectives for the latest release of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. This up-to-date, full-color guide discusses communication, infrastructure, operational security, attack prevention, disaster recovery, computer forensics, and much more. Written and edited by leaders in the field, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Third Edition will help you pass CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-301 and become an IT security expert. From McGraw-Hill—a Gold-Level CompTIA Authorized Partner, this book offers Official CompTIA Approved Quality Content.

Find out how to:

• Ensure operational, organizational, and physical security


• Use cryptography and public key infrastructures (PKIs)


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


• Harden network devices, operating systems, and applications


• Defend against network attacks, such as denial of service, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing


• Combat viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, time bombs, and rootkits


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


• Understand secure software development requirements


• Enable disaster recovery and business continuity


• Implement risk, change, and privilege management measures


• Handle computer forensics and incident response


• Understand legal, ethical, and privacy issues

The CD-ROM features:

• Two full practice exams


• PDF copy of the book

Each chapter includes:

• Learning objectives


• Photographs and illustrations


• Real-world examples


• Try This! and Cross Check exercises


• Key terms highlighted


• Tech Tips, Notes, and Warnings


• Exam Tips


• End-of-chapter quizzes and lab projects