CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Certification Guide - Second Edition

Become well-versed with IT security essentials and exam objectives for CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification


Key FeaturesWritten by Ian Neil, one of the world's top CompTIA Security+ trainers
Test your knowledge of security jargon and acronyms with self-assessment and realistic exam questions
Learn about cryptography, encryption, and security policies to deliver a robust infrastructure




Book Description
The 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 IAM
Explore cloud security and techniques used in penetration testing
Discover different authentication methods and troubleshoot security issues
Secure the devices and applications that are used by your company
Identify and protect against various types of malware and virus
Protect your environment against social engineering and advanced attacks
Understand and implement PKI concepts
Delve into secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts




Who this book is for
¿If 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.