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  • Fully reflects major changes in the new 2014 Security+ exam - including more how-to help, and more coverage of risk management
  • Designed to help candidates rapidly assess where they stand - and quickly master what they need to learn
  • Includes test-taking strategies, time-saving tips, Exam Notes, and two sample exams 

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  • Copyright 2015
  • Dimensions: 6" x 9"
  • Pages: 592
  • Edition: 4th
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  • ISBN-10: 0-7897-5334-0
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5334-2

CompTIA® Security+ Exam Cram, Fourth Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA’s newly updated version of the Security+ exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains a set of 200 questions in two full practice exams. The CD-ROM contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that provides real-time practice and feedback with all the questions so you can simulate the exam.

Covers the critical information you need to know to score higher on your Security+ exam!

--Categorize types of attacks, threats, and risks to your systems

--Secure devices, communications, and network infrastructure

-- Troubleshoot issues related to networking components

-- Effectively manage risks associated with a global business environment

-- Differentiate between control methods used to secure the physical domain

-- Identify solutions to secure hosts, data, and applications

-- Compare techniques to mitigate risks in static environments

-- Determine relevant access control, authorization, and authentication procedures

-- Select appropriate mitigation techniques in response to attacks and vulnerabilities

-- Apply principles of cryptography and effectively deploy related solutions

--Implement security practices from both a technical and an organizational standpoint

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CompTIA® Security+ Exam Cram, Fourth Edition, Premium Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass CompTIA’s newly updated version of the Security+ exam. It provides coverage on all the critical information you need to know to score higher on your Security+ exam!

--Categorize types of attacks, threats, and risks to your systems

--Secure devices, communications, and network infrastructure

-- Troubleshoot issues related to networking components

-- Effectively manage risks associated with a global business environment

-- Differentiate between control methods used to secure the physical domain

-- Identify solutions to secure hosts, data, and applications

-- Compare techniques to mitigate risks in static environments

-- Determine relevant access control, authorization, and authentication procedures

-- Select appropriate mitigation techniques in response to attacks and vulnerabilities

-- Apply principles of cryptography and effectively deploy related solutions

--Implement security practices from both a technical and an organizational standpoint



Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions, and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success

Sample Content

Online Sample Chapter

Network Implementation of Protocols and Services

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: Network Security

Chapter 1 Secure Network Design

Implement Security Configuration Parameters on Network Devices and Other Technologies

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Load Balancers

Proxies

Web Security Gateways

VPN Concentrators

NIDS and NIPS

Protocol Analyzers

Spam Filter

UTM Security Appliances

Web Application Firewall Versus Network Firewall

Application-Aware Devices

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Use Secure Network Administration Principles

Rule-Based Management

Firewall Rules

VLAN Management

Secure Router Configuration

Access Control Lists

Port Security

802.1X

Flood Guards

Loop Protection

Implicit Deny

Network Separation

Log Analysis

Unified Threat Management

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Explain Network Design Elements and Components

DMZ

Subnetting

VLAN

NAT

Remote Access

Telephony

NAC

Virtualization

Cloud Computing

Layered Security/Defense in Depth

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 2 Network Implementation

Given a Scenario, Implement Common Protocols and Services

Protocols

Ports

OSI Relevance

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Troubleshoot Security Issues Related to Wireless Networking

WPA

WPA2

WEP

EAP

PEAP

LEAP

MAC Filter

Disable SSID Broadcast

TKIP

CCMP

Antenna Placement

Power-Level Controls

Captive Portals

Antenna Types

Site Surveys

VPN (Over Open Wireless)

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Part II: Compliance and Operational Security

Chapter 3 Risk Management

Explain the Importance of Risk-Related Concepts

Control Types

False Positives

False Negatives

Importance of Policies in Reducing Risk

Risk Calculation

Qualitative Versus Quantitative Measures

Vulnerabilities

Threat Vectors

Probability/Threat Likelihood

Risk-Avoidance, Transference, Acceptance, Mitigation, Deterrence

Risks Associated with Cloud Computing and Virtualization

Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Summarize the Security Implications of Integrating Systems and Data with Third Parties

On-Boarding/Off-Boarding Business Partners

Social Media Networks and/or Applications

Interoperability Agreements

Privacy Considerations

Risk Awareness

Unauthorized Data Sharing

Data Ownership

Data Backups

Follow Security Policy and Procedures

Review Agreement Requirements to Verify Compliance and Performance Standards

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Implement Appropriate Risk Mitigation Strategies

Change Management

Incident Management

User Rights and Permissions Reviews

Perform Routine Audits

Enforce Policies and Procedures to Prevent Data Loss or Theft

Enforce Technology Controls

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Implement Basic Forensic Procedures

Order of Volatility

Capture System Image

Network Traffic and Logs

Capture Video

Record Time Offset

Take Hashes

Screenshots

Witnesses

Track Man-Hours and Expense

Chain of Custody

Big Data Analysis

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Summarize Common Incident Response Procedures

Preparation

Incident Identification

Escalation and Notification

Mitigation Steps

Lessons Learned

Reporting

Recovery/Reconstitution Procedures

First Responder

Incident Isolation

Data Breach

Damage and Loss Control

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 4 Response and Recovery

Explain the Importance of Security-Related Awareness and Training

Security Policy Training and Procedures

Role-Based Training

Personally Identifiable Information

Information Classification

Public

Data Labeling, Handling, and Disposal

Compliance with Laws, Best Practices, and Standards

User Habits

New Threats and New Security Trends/Alerts

Use of Social Networking and Peer-to-Peer Services

Follow Up and Gather Training Metrics to Validate Compliance and Security Posture

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Compare and Contrast Physical and Environmental Controls

Environmental Controls

Physical Security

Control Types

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Summarize Risk Management Best Practices

Business Continuity Concepts

Fault Tolerance

Disaster Recovery Concepts.

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Select the Appropriate Control to Meet the Goals of Security

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Safety

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Part III: Threats and Vulnerabilities

Chapter 5 Attacks

Explain Types of Malware

Adware

Viruses

Worms

Spyware

Trojan Horses

Rootkits

Backdoors

Logic Bombs

Botnets

Ransomware

Polymorphic Malware

Armored Virus

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Summarize Various Types of Attacks

Man-in-the-Middle

Denial of Service

Distributed DoS

Replay

DNS Poisoning

ARP Poisoning

Spoofing

Spam

Phishing and Related Attacks

Privilege Escalation

Malicious Insider Threat

Transitive Access and Client-Side Attacks

Password Attacks

Typo Squatting/URL Hijacking

Watering Hole Attack

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Summarize Social Engineering Attacks and the Associated Effectiveness with Each Attack

Social Engineering

Shoulder Surfing

Dumpster Diving

Tailgating

Impersonation

Hoaxes

Principles (Reasons for Effectiveness)

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Explain Types of Wireless Attacks

Jamming/Interference

Rogue Access Points

War Driving

Bluejacking/Bluesnarfing

Packet Sniffing

WEP/WPA Attacks

WPS Attacks

Near-Field Communication

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Explain Types of Application Attacks

Browser Threats.

Code Injections

Directory Traversal

Header Manipulation

Zero-Day

Buffer Overflows

Integer Overflows.

Cookies

Arbitrary/Remote Code Execution

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 6 Deterrents

Analyze a Scenario and Select the Appropriate Type of Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques

Monitoring System Logs

Hardening

Network Security

Security Posture

Reporting

Detection Controls Versus Prevention Controls

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate Tools and Techniques to Discover Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

Interpret Results of Security Assessment Tools

Tools

Risk Calculation

Assessment Technique

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Explain the Proper Use of Penetration Testing Versus Vulnerability Scanning

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

Testing

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Part IV: Application, Data, and Host Security

Chapter 7 Application Security

Explain the Importance of Application Security Controls and Techniques

Fuzzing

Secure Coding Concepts

Cross-Site Scripting Prevention

Cross-Site Request Forgery Prevention

Application Configuration Baseline (Proper Settings)

Application Hardening

Application Patch Management

NoSQL Databases Versus SQL Databases

Server-Side Versus Client-Side Validation

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 8 Host Security

Summarize Mobile Security Concepts and Technologies

Device Security

Application Security

BYOD Concerns

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Select the Appropriate Solution to Establish Host Security

Operating System Security and Settings

OS Hardening

Anti-malware

Patch Management

White Listing Versus Black Listing Applications

Trusted OS

Host-Based Firewalls

Host-Based Intrusion Detection

Hardware Security

Host Software Baselining

Virtualization

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 9 Data Security

Implement the Appropriate Controls to Ensure Data Security

Cloud Storage

SAN

Handling Big Data

Data Encryption

Hardware-Based Encryption Devices

Data In-Transit, Data At-Rest, Data In-Use

Permissions/ACL

Data Policies

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answer

Compare and Contrast Alternative Methods to Mitigate Security Risks in Static Environments

Environments

Methods

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answer

What Next?

Part V: Access Control and Identity Management

Chapter 10 Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control

Compare and Contrast the Function and Purpose of Authentication Services

RADIUS

TACACS+

Kerberos

LDAP

XTACACS

SAML

Secure LDAP

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Select the Appropriate Authentication, Authorization, or Access Control

Identification Versus Authentication Versus Authorization

Authorization

Authentication

Authentication Factors

Identification

Federation

Transitive Trust/Authentication

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 11 Account Management

Install and Configure Security Controls When Performing Account Management, Based on Best Practices

Mitigate Issues Associated with Users with Multiple Account/Roles and/or Shared Accounts

Account Policy Enforcement

Group-Based Privileges

User-Assigned Privileges

User Access Reviews

Continuous Monitoring

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Part VI: Cryptography

Chapter 12 Cryptography Tools and Techniques

Given a Scenario, Utilize General Cryptography Concepts

Symmetric Versus Asymmetric

Elliptic Curve and Quantum Cryptography

In-Band Versus Out-of-Band Key Exchange

Session Keys

Transport Encryption

Nonrepudiation and Digital Signatures

Hashing

Key Escrow

Steganography

Use of Proven Technologies

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate Cryptographic Methods

Wireless Encryption Functions

Cryptographic Hash Functions

HMAC

Symmetric Encryption Algorithms

Asymmetric Encryption Algorithms

One-Time Pads

PGP

Use of Algorithms with Transport Encryption

Cipher Suites

Key Stretching

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Chapter 13 Public Key Infrastructure

Given a Scenario, Use Appropriate PKI, Certificate Management, and Associated Components

Public Key Infrastructure Standards

PKI

Certificate Policies

Public and Private Key Usage

Revocation

Trust Models

Cram Quiz

Cram Quiz Answers

What Next?

Practice Exam 1

Exam Questions

Answers at a Glance

Answers with Explanations

On the CD:

Practice Exam 2

Glossary

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