Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals International Edition 4th Edition

Description

Reflecting the latest trends and developments from the information security field, best-selling Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, International Edition, provides a complete introduction to practical network and computer security and maps to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 Certification Exam. The text covers the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The updated edition includes new topics, such as psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. The new edition features activities that link to the Information Security Community Site, which offers video lectures, podcats, discussion boards, additional hands-on activities and more to provide a wealth of resources and up-to-the minute information.

Features

*Content maps fully to CompTIA''s Security+ SY0-301 Exam and helps learners prepare and pass the Security+ exam.
*Features extensive learning tools, including review questions, hands-on projects, and case projects, which allow readers to review concepts and to practice skills as they are learned.
*Coverage includes examinations of the latest security attacks, how and why they were successful, and how to defend against them.
*Virtual attack-and-defend computer labs provide hands-on experience to set up and connect multiple virtual computers within a single computer and teaches how to defend against network attacks.
*New Case Projects link the text to the Information Community Site, which offers up-to-the-minute intelligence with video lectures, podcasts, discussion boards, daily news feeds, additional hands-on activities, and more.
*Numerous illustrations of security vulnerabilities, attacks, and defenses help readers visualize security elements, theories, and concepts.
*Hands-on projects in each chapter provide practical security software and hardware implementation experience, covering Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Linux operating systems, as well as software downloaded from the Internet.
*Includes free CertBlaster test preparation software online to help students practice for exam day.