CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Cert Guide, Academic Edition

The Security+ certification is CompTIA's answer to the market's need for a baseline, vendor-neutral security certification. The IT industry recognizes there is a need to better train, staff, and empower those tasked with designing and implementing information security, and Security+ is an effort to meet this demand. Over 60,000 professionals currently hold the Security+ certification; 2,000 new candidates take the exam every month. This is the most comprehensive core self-study tool for CompTIA's latest Security+ exam. Perfect for every candidate preparing for this challenging exam, its comprehensive coverage offers all the information and insight readers need to succeed. From start to finish, the book has been organized and edited to improve retention and help network and security professionals focus on areas where they need the most assistance. Its features include: * End-of-chapter case studies and hands-on video exercises help students practice what they've learned * Three full practice tests based on the real Security + exam - with new video explanations of all answers * Quizzes, memory tables, study strategies, tips, notes, cautions, key terms, troubleshooting scenarios, and much more * Pre-chapter "Do I Know This Already" (DIKTA) quizzes that enable readers to assess their knowledge of each chapter's content and decide how much time to spend on each section within that chapter * Security training expert David L. Prowse covers every Security+ exam objective, including: communication security, infrastructure security, operational security, general security concepts, and more.