Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+ and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601‪)‬

Fully updated computer security essentials—mapped to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam

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Learn IT security fundamentals while getting complete coverage of the objectives for the latest release of CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601. This thoroughly revised, full-color textbook covers how to secure hardware, systems, and software. It addresses new threats and cloud environments, and provides additional coverage of governance, risk, compliance, and much more. Written by a team of highly respected security educators, Principles of Computer Security: CompTIA Security+™ and Beyond, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) will help you become a CompTIA-certified computer security expert while also preparing you for a successful career.

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



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