CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-601‪)‬

This fully updated self-study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective on the CompTIA Security+ exam

With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+™ Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition covers what you need to know—and shows you how to prepare—for this challenging exam.

100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-601

Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam

Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered

Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter

Simulated exam questions—including performance-based questions—match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam



Covers all exam topics, including:Networking Basics and Terminology • Security Terminology • Security Policies and Standards • Types of Attacks • Vulnerabilities and Threats • Mitigating Security Threats • Implementing Host-Based Security • Securing the Network Infrastructure • Wireless Networking and Security • Authentication • Authorization and Access Control • Cryptography • Managing a Public Key Infrastructure • Physical Security • Application Attacks and Security • Virtualization and Cloud Security • Risk Analysis • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity • Monitoring and Auditing • Security Assessments and Audits • Incident Response and Computer Forensics

Online Content Includes:50+ lab exercises and solutions in PDF format

Complete practice exams and quizzes customizable by domain or chapter

4+ hours of video training from the author

12+ performance-based question simulations

Glossary and Exam Readiness Checklist in PDF format