This fully updated, exam-focused study aid covers everything you need to know and shows you how to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam

With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+® Certification Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know-and shows you how to prepare-for this challenging exam.

.100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-501

.Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam

.Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered

.Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter

.Simulated exam questions-including performance-based questions-match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all exam topics, including:

Networking Basics and Terminology . Security Terminology . Security Policies and Standards . Types of Attacks . System Security Threats . Mitigating Security Threats . Implementing System Security . Securing the Network Infrastructure . Wireless Networking and Security . Authentication . Access Control . Cryptography . Managing a Public Key Infrastructure . Physical Security . Risk Analysis . Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity . Computer Forensics . Security Assessments and Audits . Monitoring and Auditing

Electronic Content Includes:

.50+ lab exercises and solutions

.Complete practice exams

.3+ hours of video training from the author

.Secured book PDF