This fully updated self-study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective on the CompTIA Security+ exam

With hundreds of practice exam questions, including difficult performance-based questions, CompTIA Security+(TM) Certification Study Guide, Fourth Edition covers what you need to know-and shows you how to prepare-for this challenging exam.

• 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam SY0-601
• Exam Watch notes call attention to information about, and potential pitfalls in, the exam
• Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
• Two-Minute Drills for quick review at the end of every chapter
• Simulated exam questions-including performance-based questions-match the format, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Networking Basics and Terminology ¿ Security Terminology ¿ Security Policies and Standards ¿ Types of Attacks ¿ Vulnerabilities and Threats ¿ Mitigating Security Threats ¿ Implementing Host-Based Security ¿ Securing the Network Infrastructure ¿ Wireless Networking and Security ¿ Authentication ¿ Authorization and Access Control ¿ Cryptography ¿ Managing a Public Key Infrastructure ¿ Physical Security ¿ Application Attacks and Security ¿ Virtualization and Cloud Security ¿ Risk Analysis ¿ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity ¿ Monitoring and Auditing ¿ Security Assessments and Audits ¿ Incident Response and Computer Forensics

• 50+ lab exercises and solutions in PDF format
• Complete practice exams and quizzes customizable by domain or chapter
• 4+ hours of video training from the author
• 12+ performance-based question simulations
• Glossary and Exam Readiness Checklist in PDF format