A CompTIA Security+ Exam Guide and An On-the-Job Reference--All-in-One
Get complete coverage of all the material included on the CompTIA Security+ exam inside this fully up-to-date, comprehensive resource. Written by network security experts, this authoritative exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA Security+ exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Get full details on all exam topics, including how to:
Combat viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, logic bombs, and worms
Defend against DDoS, spoofing, replay, TCP/IP hijacking, and other attacks
Apply best practices for access control methods
Implement authentication using Kerberos, CHAP, biometrics, and other methods
Use cryptography and PKI
Secure remote access, wireless, and virtual private networks (VPNs)
Harden networks, operating systems, and applications
Manage incident response and follow forensic procedures
**Note: the Kindle edition does not come with a CD at this time.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A good overview:
I used this book as part of my exam prep. Good intro to the topics, with somewhat more detail than is required in many areas. Better to have too much info than too little in this case, however. Starting with this volume and moving on to the Sybex Security+ Study Guide, then Security+ 2008 In Depth, passed with 855/900. As noted in other reviews, you should have some networking background before attempting this material, as it does not review those topics sufficiently for a beginner.
Great Review Guide for Studying for the Exam!:
This is a great study guide for reviewing before taking the CompTIA Security+ exam. I say a review because it assumes you know certain things first. For example, it assumes you know about networking, computers, and security in general. This book is not for the novice who doesn't know anything about PC security or networking and hopes to pass the exam. The tips about what you should pay exact attention to are very valuable. There was a discussion early on in the book about security basics that I... more info
Provides everything needed for the right candidate:
According to CompTIA's website, while not a prerequisite, they recommend that an individual sitting the Security+ exam have "at least two years of on-the-job technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security." They further recommend having the Network+ certification. My review of this book is based on an assumption that the individual using this book either meets these recommendations or, through some other means, has equivalent knowledge and experience. As the author of an eLearning... more info
Decent book, but not enough by itself:
Just passed the Security + 2008 exam with an 830. Used the book, plus Transcender and TestKing (2007 version) to prepare. I also used selective chapters from the Shon Harris CISSP book. Have to admit the test was a little harder than I anticipated. If you are a novice to Networks and System Administration, I highly recommend reading the CISSP book. It covers all the material, plus more. This book was a good book, but not enough by itself to adequately prepare for the 2008 Security + exam.
