You're reading from CompTIA Security+: SY0-601 Certification Guide Complete coverage of the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam to help you pass on the first attempt

Product type Paperback

Published in Dec 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800564244

Length 550 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

Kali Linux

Concepts

Cybersecurity

Author (1):

Ian Neil

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Table of Contents (23) Chapters

Preface

1. Section 1: Security Aims and Objectives

2. Chapter 1: Understanding Security Fundamentals FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

4. Chapter 3: Investigating Identity and Access Management

5. Chapter 4: Exploring Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

6. Section 2: Monitoring the Security Infrastructure

7. Chapter 5: Monitoring, Scanning, and Penetration Testing

8. Chapter 6: Understanding Secure and Insecure Protocols

9. Chapter 7: Delving into Network and Security Concepts

10. Chapter 8: Securing Wireless and Mobile Solutions

11. Section 3: Protecting the Security Environment

12. Chapter 9: Identifying Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

13. Chapter 10: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

14. Chapter 11: Managing Application Security

15. Chapter 12: Dealing with Incident Response Procedures

16. Section 4: Mock Tests

17. Chapter 13: Mock Exam 1

18. Mock Exam 1 Assessment

19. Chapter 14: Mock Exam 2

20. Mock Exam 2 Assessment

21. Assessment

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