IT security skills are in high demand, and this Sybex Study Guide gives you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a promising career as an IT security professional. Sybex, winner of "Best Study Guides" in CertCities.com 2003 and 2002 Readers' Choice Awards and a Cornerstone member of the Security+ exam advisory committee, prepares you to take CompTIA's Security+ certification exam with confidence. Updated for the latest security technologies and packed with real world examples/practice questions, this new edition covers: access control, authentication, intrusion detection, malicious code, cryptography, physical security, disaster recovery, policies and procedures, and more. The accompanying CD includes advanced testing program with two bonus sample exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book.
Chapter 1 General Security Concepts
Chapter 2 Identifying Potential Risks
Chapter 3 Infrastructure and Connectivity
Chapter 4 Monitoring Communications Activity
Chapter 5 Implementing and Maintaining a Secure Network
Chapter 6 Securing the Network and Environment
Chapter 7 Cryptography Basics and Methods
Chapter 8 Cryptography Standards
Chapter 9 Security Policies and Procedures
Chapter 10 Security Management
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