What’s included

• Content mapped to Security+ exam objectives (SY0-601)
• Video demonstrations of key activities
• Practice questions that check for understanding
• Access to the CompTIA Learning Center

What you’ll learn

The Official CompTIA Security+ Student Guide (SY0-601) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Security+ Student Guide teaches the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

Accessing the Course Materials

Print books are shipped within 2 business days.

Along with the print book you will also have access to the CompTIA Learning Center, the online platform where you can access an eBook version of the text with digital materials as described above. The eBook is provided in an interactive online version along with a downloadable PDF. An access key and instructions for accessing the CompTIA Learning Center are emailed within 3-4 hours of purchase.

Access keys must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase. Once redeemed, eBook access will be valid for 12 months

Product Information

Pub. Date: 2020-11-12

Author(s): James Pengelly

Pages: 708

ISBN: 978-1-64274-331-9

Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls

Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments

Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts

Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls

Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

Lesson 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs

Lesson 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances

Lesson 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols

Lesson 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions

Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions

Lesson 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts

Lesson 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response

Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics

Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Exam Objectives

Appendix B: Course Acronyms

Solutions

Glossary

Index