CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Certification Guide - Second Edition: Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam to help you pass on the
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Become well-versed with IT security essentials and exam objectives for CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certificationKey FeaturesWritten by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainersTest your knowledge of security jargon and acronyms with self-assessment and realistic exam questionsLearn about cryptography, encryption, and security policies to deliver a robust infrastructureBook DescriptionThe CompTIA Security+ certification confirms that you have the fundamental knowledge required to perform core security functions and pursue a career in IT security. Authored by Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA Security+ 601 trainer, this book is a best-in-class study guide that fully covers the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam objectives.Complete with self-assessment scenarios and realistic exam questions, 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 about fundamental security concepts, from certificates and encryption to identity and access management (IAM). You'll then delve into the important domains of the exam, namely, cloud security, 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 explanations and includes two mock exams to help you test yourself.By the end of this book, you will understand the application of core Security+ concepts in the real world and be ready to take the exam with confidence.What You Will LearnGet to grips with security fundamentals, from the CIA triad through to IAMExplore cloud security and techniques used in penetration testingDiscover different authentication methods and troubleshoot security issuesSecure the devices and applications that are used by your companyIdentify and protect against various types of malware and virusProtect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacksUnderstand and implement PKI conceptsDelve into secure application development, deployment, and automation conceptsWho this book is forIf 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 find this guide useful if you want to become a qualified security professional. This book is also ideal for US Government and DOD personnel seeking this certification.